Where, oh where is this oil coming from?

[Honor2afault]

Ok, so I am finishing up some post wheeling repairs from Windrock and Barnwell, which was smokin awesome, btw, and I found some engine oil leaking from behind the oil filter, while running. Does anyone know where this is, most likely, coming from? Please advise.
Thank you

 

[bholder817]

It looks like from the oil filter. Wipe it off and tighten it.

 

[2nd.gunman]

It's definitely coming from above the engine mount. Just follow the trail up the block to the highest point you can see oil

 

[Ausjeep113]

Just looking at that I'd have to guess the oil filter, just wipe it off and give it a quarter of a turn. Should sort it right out.

 

[Honor2afault]

The oil is coming from this sensor? ? Is that what this is?

 

[WJCO]

If it is really hard to determine the source, bye a dye kit with light and glasses from the parts store. Great tool to have.

 

[Honor2afault]

Rockon, thanks WJCO, I may have to check into that. The oil was dripping from the tin, aluminum looking thing from the right, while the engine was running. I had to turn the engine off to take the pics.

 

[Sullivan]

You need to clean it off. Spray some brake cleaner and get a rag and wipe it away. Then check. The wind can throw oil anywhere so don't assume it's from that spot unless you clean it and see it leaking

 

[thardy]

What he said^^^! I hate chasing oil leaks. Hope you get it sorted out soon man.

 

[Drdiesel1]

Oil pressure sending unit is leaking oil from the inside and pushing it out through the connector plug. Very common leak :thumb:

 

[Honor2afault]

Oil pressure sending unit is leaking oil from the inside and pushing it out through the connector plug. Very common leak :thumb:

Rockon, thank you. Is it difficult to remedy?

 

[2nd.gunman]

Oil pressure sending unit is leaking oil from the inside and pushing it out through the connector plug. Very common leak :thumb:

You still here?

 

[Drdiesel1]

Rockon, thank you. Is it difficult to remedy?

Nope! Just replace the sending unit :yup:

Get one from the dealer. Oil Pressure Sending Unit.
Unscrew the old one, use some Teflon tape on the new on and screw it in.

 

[Honor2afault]

Nope! Just replace the sending unit :yup:

Get one from the dealer. Oil Pressure Sending Unit.
Unscrew the old one, use some Teflon tape on the new on and screw it in.

That's outstanding thank you for your input and advice.

 

[Honor2afault]

What he said^^^! I hate chasing oil leaks. Hope you get it sorted out soon man.

Agreed, the initial chase was baffling and the subsequent conclusion provided by Drdiesel helped in making sense of it all, which included on dash signals. It should be right as rain, just as soon as the rain stops

 

[thardy]

Agreed, the initial chase was baffling and the subsequent conclusion provided by Drdiesel helped in making sense of it all, which included on dash signals. It should be right as rain, just as soon as the rain stops

Man I wish we would get some rain. We hit 93 yesterday.

 

[Kalums]

Trade ya it was 102 here today, ide go back to 93 and trees that grow on their own any day

 

[thardy]

Trade ya it was 102 here today, ide go back to 93 and trees that grow on their own any day

I'd take 102 out there over 93 and humid here. Our avg for this time of year is low 80s, gonna be a hot summer.

 

[Drdiesel1]

That's outstanding  thank you for your input and advice.

You're welcome :thumb: Glad I was able to help :beer: