antifreeze leak
#1
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antifreeze leak
I have a '97 F150, XLT, 4.6, Scab, the engine (a reman) has about 32,000 on it. I have a AF leak that shows up on the floor directly under the bell housing in small drops. On the lift there in NO sign of a leak anywhere. I have cleaned the lower parts of the engine thoroughly and there is no trace of AF even after weeks.
It eats a quart of AF about every two weeks or so and the drops are not always there.
Checked the heater core, not there. Have checked all fittings that I can reach without any sign.
Removed the inspection screen on the bottom of the bell housing and nothing.
Does anyone have some ideas?
It eats a quart of AF about every two weeks or so and the drops are not always there.
Checked the heater core, not there. Have checked all fittings that I can reach without any sign.
Removed the inspection screen on the bottom of the bell housing and nothing.
Does anyone have some ideas?
#2
Senior Member
Don't know if the 1997 4.6L engine in the F-150s is PI (Performance Improved) or not, however, if it's not it could be the hose that runs under the intake manifold.
HINT/TIP: You may find posting in the
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EDIT: It appears that the F-150s did not get the PI 4.6L until 2001. (?)
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HINT/TIP: You may find posting in the
Late Model F150s > 1997 - 2003 Ford F150
section more helpful/appropriate than General F150 Discussion posts.-REFERENCE-
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EDIT: It appears that the F-150s did not get the PI 4.6L until 2001. (?)
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j.low (11-04-2015)
#4
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j.low ... It is not the PI engine. I hope it's not the line under the manifold. It's a steel line.
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