hello everyone, i have a coolant leak coming from the pipe leading too my oil cooler. was wondering if that was normal and if it was just a seal or maybe something more serious ? i appreciate the help.

 

Shouldn't have a pipe leading to the oil cooler

 

Okay then the oil cooler. can it leak coolant ?

 

On the lower side of the block, drivers side? I always call it the oil heater. At any rate, no coolant leak is normal. If it is in fact the oil heater, it probably leaks when it is cold. It has seals that go bad, and allow coolant to leak. On my 4x4, it wan't all that hard to remove and rebuild. The most challenging part was getting the cooler out after unbolting it. I understand it is a little more challenging in 2wd.
I think there is a thread with pictures that I referenced, If I come across it, I will post a link.
EDIT: found link
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-write-up.html

Also Riffraff (forum sponsor) sells the seal kit.
Oil Cooler Seal Kit - Ford 7.3L Powerstroke