Been having a little trouble with my 98 Ranger lately. First electrical issue now an oil leak issue.

I noticed that I'm leaking oil. I checked where it was pooling and saw that it was dripping from my oil pan nut. Here are a couple pictures: http://i.imgur.com/g3WQFP4.jpg and http://i.imgur.com/wRZKrxu.jpg

I would assume it would not be the nut since it's wet with oil above it. I also have a picture of in front of the oil pan here: http://i.imgur.com/nGhoui6.jpg

Could this be a gasket leak?

Yea it probably is. And its a bitch to fix

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I've heard. This is some shit

Yup. I traded in my 99 like this because I didnt want to deal with it.

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If it is the oil pan then it is a pretty big problem.

The good news is that the oil pan gasket does not go bad very often and is some times misdiagnosed.

Take a good look at the sides of the motor and make sure it is not just the valve cover gaskets that are leaking and the oil is running down the side of the motor.

Also could be a front oil seal or even a leak in the o-ring of your syncro shaft where your cam sensor mounts.

Look at everything really good before tearing anything apart. If it is just a tiny leak from the oil pan then better to just add a little bit now and then.

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1999 Ranger XLT 4X4, 3.slo, auto (True Blue II)

Is there a gasket/o ring on the sump nut? If so I'd check that first then probably lean more towards valve cover gaskets

Im going to piggy back off OP's topic. I have an 01 3.0 and the oil ian gasket is sticking out in the very front. Would I be able to loosen all the bolts and push it back into place and then torque it back down?

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2001 Edge, 3.0 v6 auto, 4 door ext. Cab, red/black

Probable not. It will probable leak more if you try to move it.

I am pretty sure the oil pan on yours should be a rubber type that goes in a grove. It may be gasket silicone that is coming out.

Is it leaking?. Or does it just bother you because it is showing?.

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1999 Ranger XLT 4X4, 3.slo, auto (True Blue II)

It's been shitty outside lately, as soon as the next nice day rolls around I'll go deeper and see if I can find the direct source.

Could adding an oil leak additive help? I mean it couldn't harm it...

Dont use any of the engine stop leaks. They will plug up your motor. They are only good for engines that are heading to the junk yard anyway and people just want to get a couple more miles out of them. But in the long run they do more harm then good. Better to let it leak then to add any.

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1999 Ranger XLT 4X4, 3.slo, auto (True Blue II)

Mine is the basket itself.. I can see both sides of it..

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2001 Edge, 3.0 v6 auto, 4 door ext. Cab, red/black