The rodent damage is much more apparent without the engine cover. About half the hood insulation was packed under the turbo, but I blasted it out with the garden hose. Rat-nest soup! Mmm, mmm, good.
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OASIS 3820 1994-2003 VARIOUS VEHICLES - ENGINE - 7.3L - EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS

THE VALLEY IN THE TOP OF THE CRANKCASE HAS A DRAIN HOLE MACHINED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER AT THE REAR. ANY LEAK IN THE "VEE" OF THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A DRIPPAGE DOWN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE. THIS LEAK COULD BE PERCEIVED AS AN OIL LEAK IN THE REAR OF THE ENGINE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE REAR MAIN CRANKSHAFT SEAL AND OIL PAN GASKET. SEE TSB 02-20-04 ON OASIS AND QCDEALER.COM FOR DETAILS.

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