Oil leak
09-24-2017, 08:33 PM
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Oil leak
Oil in Valley of Engine under intake. 2001 F150 5.4 113k miles. Where is this coming from. ?
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09-26-2017, 12:27 PM
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Oil level has only dropped 1/16" on dipstick. Have always had GM or Toyota products so not familiar with Ford engines. Read early on some had a oil galley seal ring on head gasket fail. But how do I check this with out removing intake.
09-26-2017, 10:44 PM
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The only way oil could get into the valley is a head gasket oil leak and unfortunately that is a common issue with the 2v 5.4's. usually it hits the passenger side on the outside by the starter but it also happens on the drivers side and when it does it leaks into the valley. How long how many miles has it taken to drop 1/16th?
09-27-2017, 10:43 AM
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The only way oil could get into the valley is a head gasket oil leak and unfortunately that is a common issue with the 2v 5.4's. usually it hits the passenger side on the outside by the starter but it also happens on the drivers side and when it does it leaks into the valley. How long how many miles has it taken to drop 1/16th?
09-27-2017, 11:26 AM
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make sure it oil. the oil your loosing is well within normal consumption level. That oil in the valley might be anti freeze and that is a whole different deal.Stick a wire with some cloth on it down there and look.
09-27-2017, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jethat
make sure it oil. the oil your loosing is well within normal consumption level. That oil in the valley might be anti freeze and that is a whole different deal.Stick a wire with some cloth on it down there and look.
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09-27-2017, 11:52 AM
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09-27-2017, 03:32 PM
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Head gasket, not the end of the world. Set up a table, make a pitcher of ice tea and spend the weekend changing the head gasket.
You will need a special tool to hold the cams down, rent it from the auto parts store. You also need new bolts and the top end gasket set. Check the heads for scratches and or warping, I know a machine shop that specs them for me. You will also need a torque wrench, if you don't want to buy one rent one from VatoZone.
It may take 6 hours or two days but in any case, follow the manual and take your time. It's a learning experience but very doable.
You will need a special tool to hold the cams down, rent it from the auto parts store. You also need new bolts and the top end gasket set. Check the heads for scratches and or warping, I know a machine shop that specs them for me. You will also need a torque wrench, if you don't want to buy one rent one from VatoZone.
It may take 6 hours or two days but in any case, follow the manual and take your time. It's a learning experience but very doable.
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09-27-2017, 03:55 PM
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Head gasket, not the end of the world. Set up a table, make a pitcher of ice tea and spend the weekend changing the head gasket.
You will need a special tool to hold the cams down, rent it from the auto parts store. You also need new bolts and the top end gasket set. Check the heads for scratches and or warping, I know a machine shop that specs them for me. You will also need a torque wrench, if you don't want to buy one rent one from VatoZone.
It may take 6 hours or two days but in any case, follow the manual and take your time. It's a learning experience but very doable.
You will need a special tool to hold the cams down, rent it from the auto parts store. You also need new bolts and the top end gasket set. Check the heads for scratches and or warping, I know a machine shop that specs them for me. You will also need a torque wrench, if you don't want to buy one rent one from VatoZone.
It may take 6 hours or two days but in any case, follow the manual and take your time. It's a learning experience but very doable.