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Old 07-30-2020, 10:35 AM   #6
Ruth
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Default Re: Oil leaks from around oil pan

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Originally Posted by 30 Closed Cab PU View Post
There are 4 oil pan bolts closest to the front of the car where the holes are not blind, go through to the motor oil. Perhaps try removing them and put sealant on the threads and reinstall. Maybe you will be lucky and that is you problem - happened to me.
Yes look around before dropping the pan. I thought I had an oil pan leak but it turned out to be the oil return pipe on the valve cover. Easy fix compared to dropping the pan.

If you decide to drop the pan, ensure the pan rail is straight before re-installation.
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