Around that area is the intake manifold gasket. That is common for leaking where it meets the head. It is a thin aluminum gasket that corrodes over the years.
I would start with a pressure test. You can rent a tester or have a parts store do it for you for free.
Roy
Apr 8, 2020 at 4:08 AM
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