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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Oil Leak

I have a 03, 7.3, f250. I'm unable to pin point where its leaking from. I've got some oil on the head thats leaking down the back side of the motor and dripping on the driveway. Not sure what else to type so fire away with the questions and I will answer them the best I can. Tks
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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The most common would be HPOP,turbo/pedestal,(in no order)

Clean any standing oil from the valley,try to determine the origin.

front or rear?

really only way to find it is to look.

The icp has been known to leak as well.

Be careful when looking,as the engine must be running,and a lot of moving parts in there.Sometimes it helps to run up the rpms to find a leak.

Post back what you find.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Without sounding incompitant, how do I get in there to clean up the oil? Will I hurt anything if I get a engine cleaner and take it to the car wash?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by fireftrcjo
Without sounding incompitant, how do I get in there to clean up the oil? Will I hurt anything if I get a engine cleaner and take it to the car wash?
Don't take it to a car wash. Use simple green, or simular degreaser, then use a water hose to wash it off.
 
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