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Nov 7, 2007 | 05:08 PM

flcracker9

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Help Oil Leak

I just sprung an oil leak on my 03 7.3. It was leaking from the inspection cover on the tranny, but the starter was oiled down also. Upon further investigation, I noticed oil in the valley on top of the block. I sprayed the valley down with brake cleaner, and hosed it off. I checked again, and didn't see any obvious leaks. It's very tough to see the top of the block, but I kept looking with a flashlight, and there seems to be oil coming out somewhere from under the fuel filter on the top front of the block. Any Ideas as to what it could be before I tear into it?
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Nov 7, 2007 | 05:22 PM

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My bet is HPOP o-rings.

Nov 7, 2007 | 05:30 PM

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sounds like hpop o rings or drain valve o rings on the fuel bowl.were in FL are you ?

Nov 7, 2007 | 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnertom

sounds like hpop o rings or drain valve o rings on the fuel bowl.were in FL are you ?

I'm in Loxahatchee. I spend on average 2 weekends a month in Okeechobee. My buddy has some property there, and I have a mobile home on it.

Nov 7, 2007 | 05:42 PM

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If your up this way an ever need a hand just shoot me a pm my lap top is usually on.

Nov 7, 2007 | 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnertom

If your up this way an ever need a hand just shoot me a pm my lap top is usually on.

My brother-in-law had some work done on his 7.3 in Okeechobee a couple of years ago. The shop was located on the east side of 441, just south of the railroad tracks (next to Archery Sports Authority). That wouldn't be you would it?