Freakin out even more... oil everywhere!

[The Radium King]

yup. bad engine mount gets the motor moving and cracks the oil filler tube. hard corner and some oil spashes out the tube and into the metal tray under the tranny. now, every corner or incline (ie, into your driveway) the oil splashes out of the tray. big mess, cheap fix.

[BYprodriver]

Let it cool down so you can check the oil level & determine how much you have lost & determine if it is leaking out between the engine & transmission. Don't start it again till you accomplish this. If it's coming from the trans - engine area by the IMS bearing I wouldn't start the engine again. I've never heard of a RMS leaking that much that fast.

[Sawfish]

Oil filler tube
:dance:

[stateofidleness]

Well I was reluctant to start it again, but I got it into my dad's shop (at least it's covered now) and up on 4 ramps. Oil level on the gauge and stick looked good, but will check it again after while. I'll be able to get under it tomorrow at the earliest.

crossing my fingers for the oil filler tube!

any link to a DIY?

[crumbum]

Have you checked the transmission fluid level?

Are you sure it is engine oil and not transmission fluid?

[WhipE350]

The oil filler tube has a joint right over the middle of the engine and already likes to sag if it gets a chance. A bad engine mount would probably be just enough to break the joint loose. You'll need to get that top up and look at the engine from the top. If it is what we all hope you'll probably be able to just clean it up and put a new clamp on. I just put a new filler tube in (the part from the filler side) and trust me it is not fun unless you have a good tool to hold the clamp...again you probably won't need a new one.

Keep us posted and good luck!!