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Sep 25, 2011 | 06:53 AM

1bigjoe

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From: dirty jerzy

oil leak

after i got it back from the trans shop-
oil is leaking out the dipstick tube, were the upper tube mates with the block. any of you guys ever have is happen?

Sep 25, 2011 | 07:08 AM

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From: dirty jerzy

not the trans oil , want to clarify,
motor oil out of the block tube

Sep 25, 2011 | 08:21 AM

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I believe there is an o-ring on the tube where it goes into the block. This o-ring may be shot or the tube itself could be rusted thru (this happened on mine last year). They are not hard to change. There is a bracket that comes across the passenger side valve cover that holds the tube in place. The tube is held to this by a small bolt (10mm head I think). remove it and gently twist and pull the tube out of the block. When it is out check it for rust thru and for the bad o-ring. The install is just the oppisite of removeal. lube up the o-ring and make sure that the area around the hole is clean before removeal and install.

Sep 26, 2011 | 06:16 AM

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From: dirty jerzy

thanks kenopuck
got the tube off--no o-ring ( were did it go)
going to replace the tube, but ford only part , closed on sunday
but i do have teflon tape & a box of o-rings ,
the real question i'm asking myself & now you is
is there pressure in the oil pan?

Sep 26, 2011 | 08:31 PM

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No pressure in the oil pan. But the oil will splash around near there. You should be able to put a new oil ring on there and stuff it back in for now. The fun part is guessing what size o-ring.