Parked my truck at home yesterday and got out to find my truck leaking profusely. 1993 F150 XLT 5.0L Supercab. Leak looked like it was coming out of the freeze plug near the oil filter (thought it had rusted through) so I put some jb weld radiator epoxy on it. I let it dry, but no luck it leaks right out when I pour water into the radiator. I haven't got a clue what is causing it now. I checked my oil to see if there was water in it thinking I was screwed by the head gasket, but the oil is fine. Anybody got any idea? I don't have the money to take it to a shop. Worse case scenario Ill have to sell my '91 to pay for repairs on the '93. I know my 91 has less miles, but needs more work. I practically grew up in the '93, and its my baby. Truck means the world to me and I don't know what to do here.

 

There is a freeze plug directly under the motor mount. That might obstruct viewing of the exact leak location.

 

that is the one it looked like it was coming out of. I epoxied it and it didn't stop the leak.

 

WASH the engine several times. It may NOT require pressure to get it clean enough to find the leak:

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But pressure can cut away thick grime a little faster than scraping & brushing.

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Plan where you do this so you're not working in mud later, and the grime doesn't permanently stain your driveway. Once the engine is clean & dry, pour in ONLY enough water to find the leak.

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