I think I found my oil leak...holy cr@p! (pics included, need advice)

[garment]

Hi Pelicans:

While I am wrestling with a valve adjustment, I had to make things easier on myself and I removed the non-functional A/C compressor and associated brackets.

That was a struggle. However, there is a new struggle in front of me...





Wow, I never knew what was lurking under the A/C compressor...yes, that's a pool of oil that could serve as a finger bowl...

Looks like I am up for some oil line replacements...can anyone offer advice on best way to tackle this job? From basics to "while I'm in there"? Looks like all lines from the oil pressure sender to the chain tensioners and the feed to the upper passenger side valve cover? I've got a new OP sender but I get good readings from my old one.

Thanks, Pelicans!

[mreid]

Those are simple replacements and all parts are available from pelican. Upgrade the restrictors as I mentioned in your other thread. Chances are the lines are fine and the sealing washers need to be replaced, however assuming they are original I would replace them all.

[grant lyon]

Suggest you clean, both to clean up the mess and to help locate the leak. Quick paper towel cleaning may be enough. Then. run engine to locate leak; go forward from there. No expert, but from reading here you need to be very careful about tightening the oil pressure sensor and block. Otherwise, you may be able to just snug up (carefully, not too aggressive) the tensioner oil line banjo fittings, esp. fitting in center of photo, to resolve the leak. If you have a loose fitting it's worth a try. Need to be careful about ordering the correct oil tensioner lines or you may well end up with short lines that don't fit. I had bad luck with non-OEM lines for my 2.7.

[DanielDudley]

Sop it up, spray it with non chlorinated brake cleaner, and blow it out with compressed air.
Watch your eyes. That should get it really clean, so you can see what the real problem is.

[DRACO A5OG]

After cleaning, I would wrap it with a paper towel to isolate the specific source, if it is the hose or the seal/s or all of them or simply a loose fitment.

This is how I found my seal at the tensioner was leaking.

[sugarwood]

Not sure if anything in here is helpful
Replacing short oil line near distributor ?

[KNS]

Perfect time to replace the lines as the compressor is out of the way now. Not difficult.

[Reiver]

Actually, if you have to have a leak that's a great place....easy access and up front.
I had a continual leak from my right tensioner line as it met the sending unit...about the same thing. Snugging didn't work so cleaned it and backed the nut off a bit and painted the threads with sealant (oil/water resistant) then re snugged. No issue since.
Clean that out and run it to see exactly where the leak is....air turbulence will blow it around when puddled so may only be on nut.

[GH85Carrera]

I would suggest replacing the lines. Get several extra sealing rings. It is a pain to get those in place and super clean and not swap or leak.
Most likely those old lines are stiff and leaking at the crimps if they have been oil soaked for years.

[michael lang]

The suggestions that DanielDudley and DRACO A50G are exactly the route I would suggest. Before you go tearing into those oil lines, you just might save yourself a bit of frustration by cleaning the area first and pinpointing the exact source of the leak. Best of luck.

[safe]

I have no doubt that it is the hose.
Replace and get new sealing washers too.