::88' GMC Suburban 5.7L 350::
So, I've noticed I have a bit of an oil leak. When I look under the car while it's running I see a drip drip drip of oil coming from the oil filter. After running for about 10 minutes it turns into a very thin continuous stream. I cleaned the filter off on the outside because it was dirty and oily all around. Today I started and ran the car for a minute and the leak started again. Now there is only one line of oil down the outside of the filter. Above that is a steel pipe connection connecting into above the filter. This connector has oil on it(there are actually two pipes, but only one has oil on it). I had cleaned it off somewhat when I cleaned the outside of the filter and now after running it briefly it has oil on it that lines up with the oil on the filter.
I can take a pic if needed, but it's a little annoying getting under the car with a camera.
Any thoughts on what this part is(the name I should look for it by) and/or if I can replace or repair it? I don't have a lift or stands so it's a bear to work under the car(though due to the model there's a fair bit of room), would this be better done by my mechanic?
So, I've noticed I have a bit of an oil leak. When I look under the car while it's running I see a drip drip drip of oil coming from the oil filter. After running for about 10 minutes it turns into a very thin continuous stream. I cleaned the filter off on the outside because it was dirty and oily all around. Today I started and ran the car for a minute and the leak started again. Now there is only one line of oil down the outside of the filter. Above that is a steel pipe connection connecting into above the filter. This connector has oil on it(there are actually two pipes, but only one has oil on it). I had cleaned it off somewhat when I cleaned the outside of the filter and now after running it briefly it has oil on it that lines up with the oil on the filter.
I can take a pic if needed, but it's a little annoying getting under the car with a camera.
Any thoughts on what this part is(the name I should look for it by) and/or if I can replace or repair it? I don't have a lift or stands so it's a bear to work under the car(though due to the model there's a fair bit of room), would this be better done by my mechanic?