Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Oil leaking (?) from the front of the motor

[grass hopper]

I just go my '99 CTD. I have been seeing oil leaking from the front. I was thinking it was coming from the power steering pump but a closer look pointed me to a hose coming from the front of the engine (breather hose ?) is it normal for oil to be leaking a bit from this hose? I have a friend with a 2000 and his has some kind of catch at the end of his but it is also leaking oil. Do i need to get me one of those catches for my rig and are you suppose to drain it when it gets full?

 

[jpmutt]

There is a big thread on this subject somewhere on here about this. I just read it yesterday. A guy blocked that hose off at the front of the motor, cut a hole in the valve cover in the back top, right corner, installed a grommet, and a breather, ran hose down the back to kill the problem. This is normal and a pain in the a**. Yes, you should empty that container every oil change.

 

[grass hopper]

Thanks for the info. I will do a check again for some thing about this. Moving it to the back sounds like a good move thanks again for the help

 

[jpmutt]

There are several fixes for this concern. Everyone has their own opinion on this subject. I'm sure you will find the fix thats right for you. Personally, I still just keep emptying my bottle and deal with the mess.