Oil leak/ left front

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Jan 23, 2011 | 05:48 PM

tommyl

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Oil leak/ left front

'99FPS 2WD A/T F350 SRW.. I have an oil leak coming from the left front of motor. It is running down the front axle onto the ground. Started leaking pretty good when cold, but as the motor warmed it seemed to slow down.
I am thinking the oil cooler. Question, would it be the front gasket that bolts to the block, or orings on the tube?

Jan 23, 2011 | 05:53 PM

white Buffalo

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Tommy,

check on top of the engine in the valley and see if you see any oil sitting in there. This will at least rule out the HPOP lines, HPO pump, etc.

Jan 23, 2011 | 06:24 PM

c125bob

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The oil cooler problem is usually O-rings. Check the valley for oil, it might be migrating on you especially if you park down hill and to the left side.

Jan 23, 2011 | 11:20 PM

cgl

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Check your CPS. I had a little oil leak once that sounds similar to yours. I loosened the bolt, wiggled the CPS, re-tightened the bolt and it went away. I'm assuming the little o-ring wasn't quite seated right.