Anyone seen this ?
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Anyone seen this ?
I noticed that on a few of my glow plugs there is a little bit of oil around the seals but does not drip but I can wipe it off and it comes back. has anyone heard of this? I have an 04/04 6.0 with 3000 miles on it.
I appreciate any help thanks.
I appreciate any help thanks.
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Here is a Ford broadcast message:
2003-2004 Oil Leak from Head Gasket:
Some engine may exhibit what appears to be an oil leak from the head gasket. Since there is no pressurised oil at the head gasket, a leak at this location is unlikely. Inspect the following area instead: turbo oil feed and return, oil cooler, HP oil pump cover, ICP sensor, IPR valve, valve cover gasket, rocket carrier gasket, Injector and glow plug ports and crankcase breather port. Use florescent dye and an UV lamp to pinpoint the source of the leak. If the leak is from the head gasket, the head should be removed and it and the block checked for flatness. Broadcast Message 0873.
I would take it in and have them put dye in the oil to be sure it is coming from the glowplugs and not just collecting there. Sounds like a warranty item.
Let us know what the resolution.
2003-2004 Oil Leak from Head Gasket:
Some engine may exhibit what appears to be an oil leak from the head gasket. Since there is no pressurised oil at the head gasket, a leak at this location is unlikely. Inspect the following area instead: turbo oil feed and return, oil cooler, HP oil pump cover, ICP sensor, IPR valve, valve cover gasket, rocket carrier gasket, Injector and glow plug ports and crankcase breather port. Use florescent dye and an UV lamp to pinpoint the source of the leak. If the leak is from the head gasket, the head should be removed and it and the block checked for flatness. Broadcast Message 0873.
I would take it in and have them put dye in the oil to be sure it is coming from the glowplugs and not just collecting there. Sounds like a warranty item.
Let us know what the resolution.
