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Sep 23, 2011 | 12:12 PM

unhcp

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Oil leak

Changed my oil last night and now I have a oil leak, it is coming from the area around the filter. I tried another filter and it is still leaking. I did some research and I think it is the oil filter cooling adapter or oil filter adapter?

Any ideas?

Sep 23, 2011 | 12:18 PM

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Could be the adapter, by any chance did you check to see if the rubber ring from the old filter is still on?

Sep 23, 2011 | 12:53 PM

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still on the old filter

Sep 23, 2011 | 01:48 PM

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Maybe from the previous one and last time you got LUCKY?

Sep 23, 2011 | 02:05 PM

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the housing around the filter looks corroded, so that is why i think it is the oil filter cooler adapter

Sep 23, 2011 | 03:46 PM

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ford wants 170 bucks, is this the same thing:

02 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty Oil Cooler Adapter - Engine Mechanical - Flexalite | Drivewire.com

Sep 24, 2011 | 06:54 PM

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I don't think this is what you need. I have an '03 with the 5.4 and developed the same descriped leak. Mine was the oil filter mounting adapter that developed a pin hole due to the corrosion. A friend found it when we put air pressure on it. Thank God I saw a little oil on the drive when I pulled out for a 200 mile trip and checked it. I would be looking for a new engine if I hadn't.

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Sep 26, 2011 | 04:54 PM

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YC3Z6881DA Adaptor Oil Filter 01 02 03 04 F250SD | eBay

is this what i need?

Sep 27, 2011 | 08:40 PM

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I think I would crawl underneath and wipe everything down clean and then try to see where the leak is coming from. You might have to dissassemble and put air on your adapter to make sure it is the problem. Without some investigation, your just guessing and hoping.