Oil filter leaking?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 190
Likes: 1
From: Broomfield, Colorado!
Oil filter leaking?
I cant get the oil filter to stop leaking. I've gone through 2 so far. i make sure the gasket is coated in oil before applying it, and the surface it screws on to was as clean of old gasket as i could get it, only small bits left over. could those small bits really be causing this much leakage or is there something else that may be leaking?
1996 explorer xlt 4.0
1996 explorer xlt 4.0
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 504
Likes: 0
From: Gilbert, AZ
Are you sure that the old gasket is not there anymore? I accidentally screwed the new filter on while the old gasket got stuck up in the part you screw the filter onto. Needless to say a bunch of oil leaked out....
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,813
Likes: 83
From: Cedar Rapids, IA
For the both V6 engines the service manual lists the pressure switch location as "On engine, next to power steering pump". I'm not sure how close that gets it to the oil filter (never had a V6).
Are we talking just a few drops for the leak, or puddles forming after sitting just a short time?
-Rod
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 190
Likes: 1
From: Broomfield, Colorado!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,813
Likes: 83
From: Cedar Rapids, IA
Can you tell if the leak is definitely coming from the oil filter area, or might it be coming from higher up, collecting at the filter, and dripping off? Did you notice ANY difference between the two oil filters, and did this leak start right after changing the filter?
-Rod
-Rod
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 190
Likes: 1
From: Broomfield, Colorado!
From what i can tell, its not coming off of the oil filter anymore, i used about 3 cans of brakleen and got EVERY bit off oil off of the under part of the engine, pan, filter, below the heads. I ran it for a few minutes and it looks like the rear main seal is leaking. I dont have any experience with rear main seals. Where its leaking looks to be just behind the engine in front of the tranny, above the oil pan.
My main concern here is this;
when i was unable to get my Harmonic balancer back on the engine, i took it to a shop to do so. They charged 45 dollars to do it. Im worried that they may have hammered it on and caused an issue with the thrust bearing/s inside. Would that cause an issue with the rear main seal leaking? there are really no other issues with the engine.
Before my engine overhaul, there was NO oil leaking whatsoever
My main concern here is this;
when i was unable to get my Harmonic balancer back on the engine, i took it to a shop to do so. They charged 45 dollars to do it. Im worried that they may have hammered it on and caused an issue with the thrust bearing/s inside. Would that cause an issue with the rear main seal leaking? there are really no other issues with the engine.
Before my engine overhaul, there was NO oil leaking whatsoever
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,584
Likes: 3
From: Chesapeake, Va.
There is no need to ever hammer the dampner on and I don't believe that started the problem. Right now you have a bad rear main seal. It should be a 1 piece seal and the only ways to change it is by removing the trans or the engine. Whoever rebuilt the engine should get that job and fix it at no charge to you.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,584
Likes: 3
From: Chesapeake, Va.
Okay,,, I guess you will have to stand in front of a mirror and give that rebuilder "what for". I've had to do that many times in the past.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BeholdenZippy
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Nov 17, 2016 02:22 PM
JimJr15
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
7
Nov 2, 2015 03:33 PM
fordbroncodave
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
29
Oct 17, 2012 08:24 PM
