Based on what ORR is noting - I think a leak from the dipstick tube would
be more drip like and not a fine mist.  There is an O ring for the bottom
of the tube where it enters the block and you can likely also seal the area
with some high heat gasket material if you don't want to pull things apart.

https://gowesty.com/products/o-ring-oil-dipstick-tube

Bruce

On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 7:45 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Bottom, Where it attaches to the block.
>
> Eric
>
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> On Apr 3, 2023, at 10:43 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi Eric,
>
> Is the oil coming from the top of the dipstick tube or from the bottom of
> the tube where the tube and dipstick enter the block?
>
> Bruce
>
> On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 7:06 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Hi folks,
>>
>>         My 85 2.3 seems to be spraying a very fine bit of oil.  I noticed
>> it when washing the van.
>>
>> I found it on the rear hitch, mustache bar and the step that I have in
>> the rear hitch.  Some perhaps on under side of motor.
>>
>> This is a fine layer but noticeable.
>>
>> With a friend I had him look at the area and then went for a ride.
>>
>> When we came back he checked to see where he might find oil.  It looked
>> to him to be the dip stick seal to motor.
>>
>> I’ve never changed this before.
>>
>> Can anyone talk me through the steps and also comment on if this seems
>> like a source of the oil mist at the rear of engine  toward bumper.
>>
>> Appreciatively.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 Westfalia
>>
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