oil drip at plug
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oil drip at plug
Can anyone tell me how to stop this oil drip around the plug. I put a new copper washer that did not work. Any suggestions are greately appreciated!! I have a 99F350 PS. Also when can I use the Ford additive to the radiator cooler and how much? Again many thanks.
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oil drip at plug
Have you seen the washers with the o-ring built into the center hole?I'm suprised that it's not original on your engine.Check the dealer again or look for them at a parts store.If available,you may have to order for your diameter.Sorry, can't help you on the additive for the radiator.
Phillip
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>Have you seen the washers with the
>o-ring built into the center hole?I'm
>suprised that it's not original on
>your engine.Check the dealer again or
>look for them at a parts
>store.If available,you may have to order
>for your diameter.Sorry, can't help you
>on the additive for the radiator.
>Phillip
The owners manual says to add FW-15 every 15000 miles, or you can check it with the Fleetguard strips to make sure it is at the proper level.
>o-ring built into the center hole?I'm
>suprised that it's not original on
>your engine.Check the dealer again or
>look for them at a parts
>store.If available,you may have to order
>for your diameter.Sorry, can't help you
>on the additive for the radiator.
>Phillip
The owners manual says to add FW-15 every 15000 miles, or you can check it with the Fleetguard strips to make sure it is at the proper level.
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I had the same problem with my PSD and picked up the copper washer with the o-ring built into the center hole at NAPA. Worked great! I also had the same problem with the drain plug on my F150. I put a new plug & plastic washer during the last oil change and I still had the problem. Not as bad as previously but, it was still there. I couldn't find a replacement copper washer at the time. So, I ended up draining the oil into a clean pan. I then applied some pliable permatex to the plug and washer and the problem was temporarily solved. I've since picked up a hand full of the copper washers with the o-ring built in for future oil changes. Good Luck.
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Do a search on the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve. I had a leak that no plug or washer combination seemed to want to fix. I sprung for the Fumoto and not only did it stop the leak but changing the oil is much cleaner. Good luck.
Bob
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Here's one: http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=33
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HA! I fought the same damn problem using copper washers with no luck! Drove me crazy cuz I can't stand wet/damp/leaking anything. Finally found that pep boys has a synthetic washer for the drain plug, same size, and it seals perfectly. It is like a stiff yet flexible, well, synthetic material. Was green in color. Try them I guarantee they will work!
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It took me 2 years to buy a Fumoto valve and now that I have one I want to get one for all my other vehicles. I never changed the copper washer (10 oil changes) on my truck untill I got the fumoto and never had a leak. On my sons Explorer if I dont replace the washer every oil change it will leak. Explain that one to me!!!
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This is like the 4th or 5th time that someone brought something up that I've been experiencing as well. I haven't been getting the new washers with my OCs, but I will now. I've got quarter-sized spots in the garage when I leave in the morning and it's coming from the plug. Go figure...
Thanks for the tips on the O-ring washer -- I was just going to get the copper one this time.
Joe
Thanks for the tips on the O-ring washer -- I was just going to get the copper one this time.
Joe