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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Another oil leak question (sorry)

Was under my truck trying to localize a loose exhaust shield and noticed oil on the bell housing. Thought it might be from the main seal but I followed back it up to the starter area. I looked as best I could for the moment but couldn't tell where it's coming from. I don't think the valve cover is leaking. Is there anything up in that area around the starter that could be leaking oil? Did a search but couldn't find anything similar. '03, 5.4, 250.
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by EFF250
Was under my truck trying to localize a loose exhaust shield and noticed oil on the bell housing. Thought it might be from the main seal but I followed back it up to the starter area. I looked as best I could for the moment but couldn't tell where it's coming from. I don't think the valve cover is leaking. Is there anything up in that area around the starter that could be leaking oil? Did a search but couldn't find anything similar. '03, 5.4, 250.
Thanks. Rock on.
Had this issue a few years ago, ended up being the LH head gasket. Its was allowing oil to fill the valley and drip out the righ read of the engine. Don't want to fill you with more doubt, just giving MHO.
 
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