[jeezut]

I took off the starter for a few seconds and oil starting pouring out. I then put the starter back in place right away. This doesn't seem right for the starter to have oil in it. What's the deal?

 

[Zanetti]

The starter seals off part of the case that contains the wet clutch, so it's normal to have some oil pour out.

Edit: starter actually mates to the generator side. Oil escaping when the starter is removed is still normal.