Oil Leak
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From: Seattle
Yes........use a step ladder, topside creeper, reach over the fenders or grille, use pillows if you need to, lay on something, get up onto your knees wherever you can, don't stick your knee into anything that might break, whatever it takes to get your hands in there ,(the engine valley area) with inspection mirror, and lighting into the valley area.
Laughing Gas
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From: coquitlam,BC
Do not lean on the HPOP cover that says "powerstroke" it WILL break. It might be just as easy to take it off.
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From: Maine
The rest.. jsut don't put too much direct pressure on sensors or plastic and your good. I put a step ladder in front, lay a blanket across the grill/radiator, and climb right on up. Use solid stuff (like alternator, valve covers,e tc) to support your weight. I'm 330#, so I can lay across the top without breaking anything... anyone can!
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Hey guys;
Well the good news is I think I found the leak. It is the one they "fixed" before. I will try and outline my problem:
There are two stainless braided lines from each head. They both go in right under the fuel filter holder. If that makes any sense. The one leaking is the one from the right head as you sit in the vehicle. I can see where they tightened it as part of the red gasket is torn. I think I need to take it out and replace the gasket and maybe put on a little blue loc -tite.
The problem is I can't get a wrench on it, and don't want to do a bunch of disassembly to get at it. Does anyone know the exact size? I think it is 17 or 18mm. Would a crow foot do it? Or maybe a line wrench. If anyone has had these off you could really help.
Sorry to run on so long, but I feel I am in the home stretch.
Frank
Well the good news is I think I found the leak. It is the one they "fixed" before. I will try and outline my problem:
There are two stainless braided lines from each head. They both go in right under the fuel filter holder. If that makes any sense. The one leaking is the one from the right head as you sit in the vehicle. I can see where they tightened it as part of the red gasket is torn. I think I need to take it out and replace the gasket and maybe put on a little blue loc -tite.
The problem is I can't get a wrench on it, and don't want to do a bunch of disassembly to get at it. Does anyone know the exact size? I think it is 17 or 18mm. Would a crow foot do it? Or maybe a line wrench. If anyone has had these off you could really help.
Sorry to run on so long, but I feel I am in the home stretch.
Frank
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 967
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From: coquitlam,BC
Hey guys;
Well the good news is I think I found the leak. It is the one they "fixed" before. I will try and outline my problem:
There are two stainless braided lines from each head. They both go in right under the fuel filter holder. If that makes any sense. The one leaking is the one from the right head as you sit in the vehicle. I can see where they tightened it as part of the red gasket is torn. I think I need to take it out and replace the gasket and maybe put on a little blue loc -tite.
The problem is I can't get a wrench on it, and don't want to do a bunch of disassembly to get at it. Does anyone know the exact size? I think it is 17 or 18mm. Would a crow foot do it? Or maybe a line wrench. If anyone has had these off you could really help.
Sorry to run on so long, but I feel I am in the home stretch.
Frank
Well the good news is I think I found the leak. It is the one they "fixed" before. I will try and outline my problem:
There are two stainless braided lines from each head. They both go in right under the fuel filter holder. If that makes any sense. The one leaking is the one from the right head as you sit in the vehicle. I can see where they tightened it as part of the red gasket is torn. I think I need to take it out and replace the gasket and maybe put on a little blue loc -tite.
The problem is I can't get a wrench on it, and don't want to do a bunch of disassembly to get at it. Does anyone know the exact size? I think it is 17 or 18mm. Would a crow foot do it? Or maybe a line wrench. If anyone has had these off you could really help.
Sorry to run on so long, but I feel I am in the home stretch.
Frank
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If you are looking at the HPOP hoses on the pump, they are sealed with o-rings and a special LocTite (LocTite 680) which is a retaining compound, not a thread sealer. Use the wrong LocTite and you could render your pump trash if you need to repair another leak in the future. The LocTite does about 80% of the sealing on the fitting but the fitting needs to be removed and cleaned oil film free so the LocTite can adhere to it. Cure time is critical for a long term repair. Most shops can not afford to tie up a service bay for 2 or 3 hours waiting for LocTite to partially cure.
HERE are the repair instructions for the kit I offer.
HERE are the repair instructions for the kit I offer.
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That must be it. The line in the rear position has some red material sticking out and the other one the materal looks black. I thought these were gaskets. I will take them off and redo them as Ford should have I guess. I think they just tightened the fitting for the quick fix.
Thanks again all. I will let you know how it comes out.
Frank
Thanks again all. I will let you know how it comes out.
Frank
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: coquitlam,BC
If you are looking at the HPOP hoses on the pump, they are sealed with o-rings and a special LocTite (LocTite 680) which is a retaining compound, not a thread sealer. Use the wrong LocTite and you could render your pump trash if you need to repair another leak in the future. The LocTite does about 80% of the sealing on the fitting but the fitting needs to be removed and cleaned oil film free so the LocTite can adhere to it. Cure time is critical for a long term repair. Most shops can not afford to tie up a service bay for 2 or 3 hours waiting for LocTite to partially cure.
HERE are the repair instructions for the kit I offer.
HERE are the repair instructions for the kit I offer.
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Got 'er fixed. The O-rings from Bob did the job. Only problem now is a tiny leak around the IPR valve. Will tackle that in cooler weather. Not leaking bad. Guess that means draining the HPOP again. Dirty job.
Thanks for the help.
Frank
Thanks for the help.
Frank
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