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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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I walked to my truck got in came to work and right when i stepped out i noticed this: Its not even 3 minutes of being parked
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Looked up saw oil was dripping pretty bad from here:






I dont know how long this has been going on. What could it be?

HELP PLZ!!!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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Get you a flashlight and jump up on the engine and look for oil in the valley. Look good at the turbo pedestal. If the oil is in the front also, look at the lines going to the HPOP. If it is to oily to tell, wash the engine then look for the leak.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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im at work right now... i can go take some pics of the engine tho
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Follow the oil uphill. When it stops....you are there.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Pics are good, but no need for pics right now. Just look on top and see if you see puddles of oil in the valley. If you do, let us know and we can help you figure whats up. More then likely it is only an 0-ring.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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whats the valley look like...i dont know alot aabout my engine
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Just FYI towards the back of the engine valley on the passenger side there is a drain. If you get oil in your valley it over flows through that drain and down the passenger side of the motor. It makes the bottom of the engine look just like yours does.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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OK let me ask this.. is this something that I need to address immedialty or is it ok for a day or two until I can get time off and go to a mechanic or figure it out?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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As long as the oil level is good, you can drop all the oil you want. lol. The valley is under all the stuff on top of the engine between the heads.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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looks like oil is puddled there right where i think what is the valley...under the powerstroke cover..?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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SHOT FROM UNDER:
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Are you sure it's oil and not diesel fuel?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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diesel fuel doesnt come out black right? that stuff is all under that powerstroke cap..and its black.. diesel is not that color right?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Make sure you check the oil before driving. It will shut down if it gets too low. Probably coming from your hpop system. Maybe one of the hoses/o rings or the hp oil pump.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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i hope to god its not the hpop lol...hopefully just the ring but what do i do now?
 
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