Oil leak possibly from the dipstick

[sagebel]

Checked the oil today and it was down 5qts! Started looking all over the truck to find the problem and it looks like it is where the dipstick goes into the oilpan. I have got to get this fixed asap. I still need to get to RI next week. Any ideas?

Scott

 

[iracemine]

J-B weld

 

[jobaa]

if you crawl under and look. the dipstick tube is held to the oil pan with a big nut. it probably fell off. put ot back on and you're good to go. maybe put some gasket goop on the threads. good luck

 

[sagebel]

Well, it is from the dipstick in the side of the pan. Went to International today and got a new nut and 2 O-rings for $10. Now to fix it without dropping anything into the pan.

Scott

 

[iracemine]

good luck its -2F here now.