oil Leak 97 F150 4.6 Triton
02-17-2011, 03:48 PM
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oil Leak 97 F150 4.6 Triton
My buddies truck 200k miles is leaking engine oil on drivers side somewhere from the middle to front of engine. It is not the valve cover, oil pan, and this truck does not have a remote oil filter. Seems to coming from above or in front of engine mount. Any idea if there are any unused covering plates or sensors around there that may be causing this leak? Otherwise the engine runs perfect and idles smoothly. Thanks
02-20-2011, 12:55 AM
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Well my suggestion to you is to get a fluid leak kit(cant remember specific name). It consists of a UV die, a UV flashlight, and tinted yellow glasses. First clean the crap out of the engine you dont want oil anywhere, add the die, idle the engine while watching it it will pin point the area of the leak. Next take a picture of the specific area and post it up here so someone is able to instruct you on exactly what is causing the leak.
02-20-2011, 02:03 AM
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How about the oil pressure sender? It's on the left front side of the motor. They tend to leak. Definitely worth a look.
