For those of you who are still scratching your head regarding the 5.4 oil leak that soaks your starter and drips on the exhaust.

I pulled my intake this past weekend hoping it was not the head. Thought it may be from the Knock or Head Temp sensor, but neither is connected to a oil port.

Did find some oil skin on the left side that looked like the intake gasketing. Also found some oil in the base of the intake, but not enough to cause the problem. Took advantage of having the intake off for repairs and/or replacements.

What I did find is the right side (passenger) head had been replaced at some time by the original owner.

I guess at some point I will have to do the head.

For anyone like me who was going crazy trying to find photos of the 5.4 with the intake removed. I have some. I'm assuming your replies go to my personal e-mail.