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**TX3100Guy** · 12-16-2023, 07:17 PM

Because I know that no one here is shy about expressing an opinion, I'm going to suggest my next moves and see what folks think.

I'm reluctant to take the entire front of the truck apart again unless I absolutely have to. So my thought is to unbolt the engine mount bolts, then use a bottle jack with a pieces of 2 x 4 on it under the front of the oil pan to lift the engine an inch or so, so that I can attempt to see where the oil is coming from. I've already ordered the dye and have a black light flashlight to attempt to spot the leak location.

1) put dye in the oil
2) start and run engine until I see the drip.
3) stop engine and unbolt the motor mount bolts
4) use the bottle jack and 2x4 to lift the engine under the oil pan
5) once the engine is clear of the mount, use the black light o look for the leak location.

Thoughts? Alternatives?

12-16-2023, 07:17 PM	#11
TX3100Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Lucas, TX Posts: 459	Re: Eliminate draft tube options Because I know that no one here is shy about expressing an opinion, I'm going to suggest my next moves and see what folks think. I'm reluctant to take the entire front of the truck apart again unless I absolutely have to. So my thought is to unbolt the engine mount bolts, then use a bottle jack with a pieces of 2 x 4 on it under the front of the oil pan to lift the engine an inch or so, so that I can attempt to see where the oil is coming from. I've already ordered the dye and have a black light flashlight to attempt to spot the leak location. 1) put dye in the oil 2) start and run engine until I see the drip. 3) stop engine and unbolt the motor mount bolts 4) use the bottle jack and 2x4 to lift the engine under the oil pan 5) once the engine is clear of the mount, use the black light o look for the leak location. Thoughts? Alternatives? __________________ 1953 Chevy 3100 - 5 window 1/2 ton pickup My 1953 Chevy Work-In-Process Photo Gallery "I don't have a carbon footprint, I drive everywhere."