What is This Part and Why is it Leaking Oil?

[Hypnotoad]

1965 Valiant 273.

Yes, that was a very "newbie" question, but I'm learning about cars as I go. So:

This thing on the passenger side is leaking oil. What is it? From there, I'll be able to try and find ways to fix the problem.

As always, thank you for the help!

 

[1970Duster]

It's part of the torison bar system. That part doesn't have oil. Maybe a little grease that's it. The oil is coming from in front of that and the wind is blowing it back. You have an oil leak on the engine is my guess.

 

[ScampMike]

X2 - rear torsion bar mount, any oil is from somewhere else

 

[67Dart273]

Either that or the grease inside is breaking down, maybe from exhaust heat, the pipe below

 

[Hypnotoad]

Thanks, all. I will keep an eye on it. I did notice that the oil pressure sender was leaking, so I replaced it earlier today. We'll see if the leak dries up now.

 

[moper]

The exhaust is melting the grease in the torsion bar mount.

 

[Sedanman]

Is the boot intact on the front of the torsion bar?

 

[whitepunkonnitro]

Take a good look at the oil filter/right angle adapter