Oil leak help

[rjacobs23]

Hi all, new to the forum, was hoping to get some help with an oil leak. Purchased a 1992 Ranger STX with a 2.9 for my son. We knew it needed some work when purchased, I am pretty handy with a wrench but not very versed in part identification. We have replaced the radiator and some other easy things.

The truck has developed what I would call a pretty significant oil leak. It only leaks when the truck is running, once it cools off, the leak stops. There is oil all over the underside of the oil pan, oil filter and the part where the engine hooks to the transmission(auto transmission). I found a slight leak at the valve cover, and discovered the bolts were slightly loose, so I tightened them up.

Upon going under the truck to look for a more significant leak, and cleaning up some of the oil, I discovered what seems to be a couple of bolts missing? I can't seem to find the name of the bolts, the size it needs, or where to buy them. I am sure this is causing some major leakage as if I just push where the bolts go, oil leaks out between the two parts. Any help would be appreciated.

I have attached a picture where the oil seems to be leaking from and you can see the spot where the two bolts are missing. Any clue where to get them from?

 

[adsm08]

Eh, just take the engine out and reseal everything. At that age it's more than likely it all leaks.

I really doubt your missing bolts are the issue. All they do is hold the inspection plate on. It probably drips oil when you push on it because it moves the failed rear main oil seal.