Strange oil leak

[Josephbnowak]

Hello everyone, long time browser, first time user. I haven't found anyone with this leak before so I'm posting it here.

Today I've been temporarily banned from my indoor storage facility as the manager informed me that my oil leak has now progressed to "dripping as I'm leaving" and it's dropping everywhere. Before this, I laid a piece of cardboard down under the engine area because I have a minor real main leak that I intend to get fixed once I get the money, but as far as I know it's never leaked as I'm driving.

Out of sheer curiosity, I noticed this new leak. It seems to be leaking across the support bar near the transfer case. I can't see anything above it. Does anyone know what could possibly cause this leak to go this far? It's all new to me. Thank you in advance.

 

[strutaeng]

The seal between the transmission and the transfer case?

 

[Fless]

Year, make, and model? What 4x4 system (2 speed, AWD)?

Are you certain that it's engine oil?

 

[frank1]

Check the transfer case/ trans adaptor. Mine had stress cracks and leaking from the top, then down the side.

 

[justirv]

Check the transfer case/ trans adaptor. Mine had stress cracks and leaking from the top, then down the side.

The transfer case can also leak due to pump/case wear causing a pinhole leak. There is a case-saver available if needed after a spot-weld repair, or case replacement.

 

[Mudsport96]

As much oil as is burnt onto the y pipe and on the transmission pan, I'm going to wager that engine oil is collecting in the cross member and no coming out when the truck moves