yes, that picture was just online

i have attached an actual pic of my engine, but its kind of hard to see
i dont know its oil, but it def is dark.

thanks
matt

 

Picture is too small to see what's going on.

 

finally got a better picture
also oil is obviously on the face of the alternator and appears to be on the belt and the pulley too
thanks
matt

 

Just a shot in the dark here, but it may be that your timing chain has worn a hole in the timing cover. Do you have noise on startup? Like I said, just a shot in the dark here. It could also be the Timing cover gasket.

 

When I pulled my cover, I found it had a hairline crack in that exact location.

 

no noise on startup
the truck does have 237k
if i pull the alternator, would the crack or hole be visible?

thanks
matt

 

Maybe. But it's worth a shot.

 

turns out the crank is moving around causing the seal to leak
whats the most cost effective engine replacement? ford is $8500 currently. it will be paid through a third party warranty.

thanks
matt