Folks:
So 2008 6.2L is going strong. Past year it does leak when oil is hot and all around the engine block (back side) by drain plug, starter motor and oil filter.
I replaced my drain plug. I've replaced the oil pickup gasket last year, which required oil pan being dropped. I put new oil pan gasket on and applied RTF at the back corners, etc.
I replaced both valve cover gaskets. Still dripping.....
I used RTF to seal up the oil cooler blockoff plate. WOW, that stopped all leaks on the left side. So clearly time is working against this engine and things are leaking. So now leaks are just on the passenger side by the stater motor--I think.
I opened the inspection plate at the tranny, thinking might be a rear main seal issue. The pressure plate/flywheel is dry. NO oil in that area. So I'm not sure it is rear main seal.
So my question is why would there be a leak near the starter motor? Where is there a seal there?
Secondly, is there anything above the starter that could be leaking? I thought there might be a knock sensor there or something......
Thoughts anyone?
So 2008 6.2L is going strong. Past year it does leak when oil is hot and all around the engine block (back side) by drain plug, starter motor and oil filter.
I replaced my drain plug. I've replaced the oil pickup gasket last year, which required oil pan being dropped. I put new oil pan gasket on and applied RTF at the back corners, etc.
I replaced both valve cover gaskets. Still dripping.....
I used RTF to seal up the oil cooler blockoff plate. WOW, that stopped all leaks on the left side. So clearly time is working against this engine and things are leaking. So now leaks are just on the passenger side by the stater motor--I think.
I opened the inspection plate at the tranny, thinking might be a rear main seal issue. The pressure plate/flywheel is dry. NO oil in that area. So I'm not sure it is rear main seal.
So my question is why would there be a leak near the starter motor? Where is there a seal there?
Secondly, is there anything above the starter that could be leaking? I thought there might be a knock sensor there or something......
Thoughts anyone?