> My truck has started spewing oil the last couple days. Oil light comes
> on, i added a quart (all I had but figured it was enough to get me to
> the store) and in less then 10 miles the light came on again. I got it
> home, got underneath 'er trying to locate the source and saw a ton of
> oil dripping off towards the back of the engine. I put another quart in,
> started her up, and like a faucet was turned on all the oil started
> pouring out. Just in front of the oil pan is this round silver part
> (attached photo) with 2 bolts in it. That appears to be where the oil is
> coming from. Can anyone identify this part for me? Oil Pump? Forgive my
> ignorance, I am engine-challenged. Any insight is appreciated. Oh, the
> engine is a stock V-6. Thanks in Advance!!
>
> -Tim
In order to fit the 4.3 V-6 into the S-10 frame (made for the
2.8V6), the oil filter had to be moved. What you see in the pic is the adapter that fits where the filter would have been. The adapter has 2 hoses that go to/from the "remote" oil filter behind the left headlight. The hoses are a known frequent source of failure where the metal fittings are crimped to the rubber, although it could be the adapter itself that is leaking.
When this hose on my 94 started leaking, it cost me $218 parts & labor to have hoses and seals replaced at indy shop. If yours is adapter only leaking at its seal to block, should cost less to replace seals only.
--Reed