HEY MONSTA!
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HEY MONSTA!
Posted on diesel forum about my PSD oil leak. Man, your mind can't be that cluttered because the responses I received pointed to the valley just like you said. Seems to be either the HP pump o-rings or the turbo pedistal o-rings. COOOOLLL! I hate oil leaks and rattles.
Appreciate your help on this 'un!
Appreciate your help on this 'un!
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HEY MONSTA!
I had a feeling that it could be the turbo pedestal. In fact, read this...
THE PROBLEM
The turbo pedestal has bad o-rings from the factory which causes a slow oil leak. If you notice any oil leaking from your Powerstroke, you should tend to it quickly. The oil pressure is extremely high on these engines and as a result, you could blow an entire oil pan's worth of oil right out the smallest of leaks. The easiest ways to tell if your o-rings are leaking is by looking at the plateau on your engine just under the Turbo, towards the back of the engine compartment. If you see any oil puddling up, have the turbo pedastal o-rings looked at. When a Powerstroke loses it's oil, it will fail to run because the fuel injectors rely on oil pressure. If for some reason your Powerstroke dies and you can't get it started again, check your oil level or more importantly, check your underbody and back tailgate/window to see if they are covered in oil!
THE PROBLEM
The turbo pedestal has bad o-rings from the factory which causes a slow oil leak. If you notice any oil leaking from your Powerstroke, you should tend to it quickly. The oil pressure is extremely high on these engines and as a result, you could blow an entire oil pan's worth of oil right out the smallest of leaks. The easiest ways to tell if your o-rings are leaking is by looking at the plateau on your engine just under the Turbo, towards the back of the engine compartment. If you see any oil puddling up, have the turbo pedastal o-rings looked at. When a Powerstroke loses it's oil, it will fail to run because the fuel injectors rely on oil pressure. If for some reason your Powerstroke dies and you can't get it started again, check your oil level or more importantly, check your underbody and back tailgate/window to see if they are covered in oil!
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HEY MONSTA!
Thanks Monsta! There was in fact a little pool of oil right under the turbo! I scheduled an appt with the dealer 
for next week. I am keeping a close eye on it until then. Man I appreciate the help on this one Monsta! Had me a little worried 'cause oil leaks do me nooo gooood.
for next week. I am keeping a close eye on it until then. Man I appreciate the help on this one Monsta! Had me a little worried 'cause oil leaks do me nooo gooood. 
