BIG RED's build thread
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From: Celaya, Gto. MX
I read somewhere that was a wrong gasket (different model), that causes the leak, IDK, just in case, but Im sure you used the right one 
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Yeah, the new one I put on today was the early gasket, and the one I took off was too. Aaron suggested the check valve plug in the block between the HPOP and head on the driver side. He said it has an o-ring on it too. There is oil around that plug, so I'll check that tomorrow too.
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There is an o-ring on it. Never seen it leak, but that's another good idea. Its a kind of a PITA little bugger to mess with. The HPOP is fed oil via that check valve during cranking and initial start up and prevents the HPOP rez from leaking down while sitting as well. With that in mind, I would spray carb cleaner down there and get it cleaned up. Then I would watch it during cranking/initial start up if possible.
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I can't see anything leaking while it idling, but if I take it for a short drive, there is a little puddle in that first low spot in the valley behind the HPOP, so it only leaks when the ICP is up.
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For chits and giggles check this
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-problem.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-problem.html
Sorry Bill, I also hate leaks!!!!!!!
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LOL!! After seeing "the pics" of my wife......deep down you really wanna know....you know you do.....
Thanks Glenn. I'll find it if I have to tear the engine apart! I been working on it this long....what a little longer! LOL! Seriously though, I'm hoping to find it tomorrow. I really need to get it fixed so I can get my truck out of the shop. I have several other things to work on........I need a bigger shop
Thanks Glenn. I'll find it if I have to tear the engine apart! I been working on it this long....what a little longer! LOL! Seriously though, I'm hoping to find it tomorrow. I really need to get it fixed so I can get my truck out of the shop. I have several other things to work on........I need a bigger shop
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I am been looking for a leak for a long time and I think I found it yesterday. The passenger side VC in the back somehow got a dent in it where it seals on the valve gasket. It was dented 'up' allowing the oil out. It would run down and drip on the exhaust manifold and burn off so I never saw a leak on the ground. I thought the motor was using a little oil. I straighten the dent the best I could but haven't tested it yet to see if that did the trick.
Also the auto fluid out line by the DP was leaking and the nut was rounded off. I got another out of the junk yard but a last effort used vice grips on it and it stopped leaking, for now LOL Good Luck!
Also the auto fluid out line by the DP was leaking and the nut was rounded off. I got another out of the junk yard but a last effort used vice grips on it and it stopped leaking, for now LOL Good Luck!