Sprung a leak!!!

[John A]

Hey Everyone,



My Trac just developed a slow Oil Leak and wanted to know if anyone experiences/ed the same and how to fix?



It appears to be between the Transmission and the Engine... The leak develops one drop of oil per day, underneath the vehicle I can see the back bottom of the pan take on the leak...



Tried some ATV Sealant along the outside but it still created a small drop of oil after... It appears to leak after a drive, when sitting it doesnt leak (well, from what I can see on the floor)



2003 Exp Sprt Trac - 4x2 - 90kms...



Any help or suggestions would be great!



Thanks...John A

 

[TrainTrac]

Sounds like a Rear Main Seal...

 

[John A]

I just did a google on it, and looking at the pictures it seems that's my problem...



Without talking to a mechanic, I'm sure disconnecting the Engine from the Tranny is going to be pricy!!!



I'll put it up on ramps to make sure tomorrow. Thnx TrainTrac

 

[Martin]

My 2003 Ranger had the exact same prob. On mine, it was dripping down between the bell housing of the trans and the back of the engine where it mounts.



I didn't get mine fixed, but traded it in when I bought my ST. I would find someplace else to have it fixed other than the dealer...they will charge you a bundle.

 

[EddieS'04]

My oil pan gasket stays wet all the time. Never leaked on the ground yet..

 

[John A]

Well, I think I may have gotten lucky, before I put my truck up on ramps I popped the hood and looked around to see the PCV valve had been leaking, I went to grabbed it and it apparently was loose (installed month or two ago?) went back to Todd Z's instruction and I may have not locked it in using vice pilers, clean the area tightened the PCV valve and went for 50Km drive and no signs of leaking!!!



Keeping my fingers crossed!