Before dropping the engine and replacing gaskets, would it be fine to try using Lucas Oil 10278 Engine Oil Stop Leak to attempt to fix an engine oil leak? I'm very new to 914 ownership and it's my first project car that I'm working on. My car is a 1970 1.7.

No...……find the cause and fix it,cheers.

Most leaks are easy repairs with the motor in the car. Spray off the bottom of the motor and find the leak. Then we’ll tell you how to fix it. Good luck.

I wouldn't put that in a 914 engine, but that's just my .02. Find the leak and fix it properly. Like Joey said, clean off the engine really good and see if you can isolate the leak. You can and UV dye and shine a UV light on it to help locate the source of the leak (real CSI stuff)