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May 19, 2012 | 08:51 PM

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Tuxedo Scorpion

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just get a new o-ring, and use the vacuum method.

May 19, 2012 | 08:57 PM

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MisterCMK

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The vacuum method works great. I installed my Fumoto valve with a vac and then drained the oil.

May 19, 2012 | 09:08 PM

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SavageNFS

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while I agree that using the vacuum method should be used now...Tux hadn't given us the PRO tip to use the vacuum when I made my initial post. Certainly going to file that away for a later time if I need it.

May 19, 2012 | 09:13 PM

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Tuxedo Scorpion

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sorry Sav, what was your original post? I prolly missed it..

May 19, 2012 | 09:46 PM

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SavageNFS

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just to call the dealership. From what I understood at the time, he had a defective drain plug.

May 21, 2012 | 10:16 PM

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Just did my 3rd oil change this week and I am seeing the same thing. I did notice the plug wiggles slightly. Just getting a little seep, no real drip. Let me know if you try the vacuum and how it works out.

May 21, 2012 | 11:00 PM

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MisterCMK

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I've done the vacuum thing. It works great.

May 22, 2012 | 10:09 PM

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Jayybird

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What is the "vacuum" method??

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May 22, 2012 | 10:10 PM

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SavageNFS

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What is the "vacuum" method??

um, read post 7 of THIS thread

May 22, 2012 | 10:11 PM

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Tuxedo Scorpion

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um, read post 7 of THIS thread

THANK YOU.

May 22, 2012 | 10:32 PM

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Jayybird

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Got it - thanks.

I think dropping off at dealer and tell them to fix there plug will be easier tho.

Thanks fir the input

May 23, 2012 | 12:59 AM

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Tim Young

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo Scorpion

That being said, to the OP, i heard of a way to remove the plug without losing all of your oil. Basically use a well powered shop vac to create a suction in the system. Unscrew the oil fill cap, and place the running shop vac over the opening. This wont suck out the oil, but it will create enough negative pressure to prevent all the oil from spewing out. you will hear a gurgle and that is normal. pull the drain plug, inspect, replace o-ring, re-install.

I have only tried it on a 390 motor with 6 quarts of oil, and it worked just fine.

May 23, 2012 | 01:00 AM

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Tim Young

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I guess I should have read through the whole thing before posting. LOL

May 23, 2012 | 09:26 PM

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cford716

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayybird

Got it - thanks.

I think dropping off at dealer and tell them to fix there plug will be easier tho.

Thanks fir the input

That would work if they did the oil change, but they didn't.

May 24, 2012 | 07:22 AM

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Biggziff

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Originally Posted by cford716

That would work if they did the oil change, but they didn't.

I think the oil pan drain plug is under warranty under 3-36 just like every other part of the truck. Unless the OP damaged the plug causing it to leak, Ford should have no issue with correcting it under warranty.

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