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Oil leak on a 2006 F-250 6.0

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I recently purchased a 2006 F-250 Lariat, crew cab, 4x4, with a 6.0. It has 68k miles and is what appears to be a very well taken care of, stock (with the exception of an coolant filter kit), 1 owner vehicle. That being said, I noticed that the truck has a small oil leak between the transmission and the back of the oil pan. It leaks/weeps enough to get a drip or two on the bottom of the transmission and oil pan. At first I noticed the drip/leak was from the right side, but upon closer inspection, it appears to be damp around the base of the dipstick tube. Is there anything specific I should be looking at to tighten down before I take this into a diesel mechanic? Attached are some pictures. Thanks in advance.

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Here are a few more pictures. Let me know if pictures of other areas would help. Thanks.

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It looks like its being pushed from the front to the back just from your fan and driving is their any oil on the front of the motor?
You are correct. I just went out to take a look and this is what I found.

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Is the front main seal something critical that needs to be addressed asap? I don't want to get stranded, as I do tow a 25' fishing boat that weighs approximately 8500-9000 lbs fully loaded, including the trailer.

In the meantime I will degrease the area and monitor to see how quick she is leaking. Thanks for the input.
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