2008 diesel Engine oil leak

[Hillcojim]

I’m trying to narrow down a leak.  It may be the oil pan.  
how difficult to repair this?   Is there a gasket or?

thanks!

jim

[Travis]

Howdy. i've been through boerne once, made a stop at the 'Cave without a name'. pretty neat.

https://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oemparts/l/kaw/500b5a4df8700223e4796d20/2008-mule-3010-diesel-4x4-kaf950d8f-parts

a service manual will also be  very very helpful once you diagnose the problem and go to fix it, https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=2008+diesel+3010+mule+service+manual&_sacat=0

does it  leak more when running? or only leak when sitting?

looking at the parts diagrams,  it appears there isn't a gasket for the oil pan, 2007 and prior models have it, but not 2008, they probably used a RTV/silicone compound. but there is a  timing cover gasket , and another gasket for the timing gear case, as well as crank oil seals, so those are all possibilities.

 it's easiest to diagnose oil leaks with a clean engine, so i suggest cleaning the block as best as possible with parts  cleaner and some rags. there are also kits you can buy with a UV light and a bottle of dye you put in the oil and the UV light makes the dye glow. that makes the process easier.

 

[Hillcojim]

Thank you!  I’ll get it cleaned up and look into that leak detector.  
next is a new water pump.  Good time to do that.