oil filter location help
#1
oil filter location help
My oil filter is located behind the front driver side bumper and one of the oil lines to it is leaking but cant find replacement parts any where for it is this after market for my 99 f150 4x4 5.4 ??
#4
Should i just cut the steel pipe off behind the hose's and slide a new hose over them with clamps???
Or would the risk of getting metal in the return line to great?
I would have to use my dreamle with a cut off wheel.
Or would the risk of getting metal in the return line to great?
I would have to use my dreamle with a cut off wheel.
#5
Senior Member
Depends on your level of comfort with risk.
Be sure the hose used is rated for the pressures seen. Concerned about the possibility of the hose blowing off, since I presume there would be no knurl in the pipe.
Metal shavings are a concern also, would have to be careful to remove any shavings inside the tube. If I understand this right - if the return line means it's returning to the engine after the filter - then any crap is going to be circulated through the engine at least once.
Personally, I'd recommend to fix things right - but I tend to be overly conservative and strive for high confidence in my repairs.
Be sure the hose used is rated for the pressures seen. Concerned about the possibility of the hose blowing off, since I presume there would be no knurl in the pipe.
Metal shavings are a concern also, would have to be careful to remove any shavings inside the tube. If I understand this right - if the return line means it's returning to the engine after the filter - then any crap is going to be circulated through the engine at least once.
Personally, I'd recommend to fix things right - but I tend to be overly conservative and strive for high confidence in my repairs.
#6
I've got a minor ooze from mine also. I found an online ford parts store that quoted 135$ + UPS s/h. The diagram looked like it was only 2 bolts and 2 nuts to remove. But the dealership stated 3 hours to replace? Maybe I should rethink attempting it myself.
BTW, it's a manufacturer only part (and the partsman always has a difficult time finding it), unless you switch to an aftermarket system per the local NAPA.
BTW, it's a manufacturer only part (and the partsman always has a difficult time finding it), unless you switch to an aftermarket system per the local NAPA.
#7
Quick And Dirty - No Shavings
You can use a copper pipe cutter or a brake line cutter (no shavings) and then flare the cut ends and use a pressure fitting.
Take a look at brake line repairs. It is very similar.
Take a look at brake line repairs. It is very similar.