1986 Chevrolet Silverado Oil leak

1986 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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THOMASTJM
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I have a 1986 k10 truck and two days ago I changed my oil and put in 10w-30 synthetic blend and the problem started that day. Oil has been leaking somewhere and dripping onto my exhaust pipe causing smoke to come up the right side of the truck and also up through the hood. The oil pan and also the oil filter are both completely clean and dry. I have looked through the hood and from under the truck but I can't figure out exactly where the oil is coming from, there are many parts very wet with oil and the drip has been burning on the exhaust in two different spots.
Apr 13, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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DR LOOT
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Sounds to me like about cover gaskets are leaking what you need to do is go to the car wash and spray your engine off try to keep the water away from the distributor
Apr 13, 2015 at 3:28 PM
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CARADIODOC
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It seems to be common to develop a leak when you switch to synthetic oil, and it will stop leaking if you switch back. To find the source, you can wash the area, add a small bottle of dark purple dye to the oil. drive a few miles, then search with a black light. The dye will show up as a bright yellow stain that you can follow back to the source. Auto parts stores will have the dye, and those that rent or borrow tools should have a black light.
Apr 13, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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THOMASTJM
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Thanks, so after cleaning it what would I do?
Apr 13, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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THOMASTJM
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I believe there was synthetic oil in even before it started to leak, is there anything else to stop it?
Apr 13, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Add a small bottle of dark purple dye to the oil. Drive a few miles, then search with a black light. The dye will show up as a bright yellow stain that you can follow back to the source.

Hi Dr Loot. Didn't intend to butt into your conversation.
Apr 13, 2015 at 4:05 PM
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