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Help with finding Oil Leak

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#1 ·
This is a very late update from my previous discussion Overboosting Issues and Oil Dripping Down midpipe
Not 100% sure where the oil leaks from specifically, but the general area seems to be around the oil pan and oil filter.
Would like some suggestions on where to look and check.
The oil drips down onto the midpipe as shown in the photos below. Also, there is an oil pan gasket that is crumbling apart.
After these photos where taken, I have cleaned the oil pan and will look to see where the oil comes from.

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#4 ·
Agree with all of the above. Maybe the oil cooler but hard to say.

Also after degreasing the thing, an easy way to spot leaks to add UV dye to the oil and look over the engine with a black light. You can usually spot the 'fresh' leaks that way.

Look at the areas before hand with the backlight because they can appear as if they are a certain color (or the metal on the car can) but at least you will know what is actually the UV dye.
 
#5 ·
Quite often the oil filter makes a good mess when you remove it. If not cleaned up the oil will capture dust and it just cakes on.

Like others have said, clean it up the best you can and see if you actually have leaks vs oil from the filter during changes.
 
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