cab-off again!!
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cab-off again!!
2005 psd 78000 miles going in for the second time in 3 weeks for bed plate leak. they are now talking short block replacement! all under warranty but just hate to see it torn down for a drip or two . 
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Problem is a drip or two could become much bigger and I emphasize "Could". It is a hard decision to have the engine pulled for a little drip. I am going through the same thing, drip on bell housing that as far as I can tell hasn't dripped off , at least not in the drive way. Pulling transmission today for possible rear main seal.
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Since they are talking short block, go buy a bottle of the engine oil stop leak. With a drip or two, it should stop it and contrary to popular belief, it will not stop up the oil filter and ruin the engine.
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STOP LEAK? No Way!
I thought stop leak was reserved for the pepboys frequent flyer who knows nothing about vehicle maintenance or repair.
I worked as a mechanic for 15 years and saw the mess and damage that stop leaks (rad, P/S, engine) did. Unless it has changed in the last 10 years, I wouldn't pour into my stuff unless it meant me limping home from a trip or making it out of a stranded area.
I thought stop leak was reserved for the pepboys frequent flyer who knows nothing about vehicle maintenance or repair.
I worked as a mechanic for 15 years and saw the mess and damage that stop leaks (rad, P/S, engine) did. Unless it has changed in the last 10 years, I wouldn't pour into my stuff unless it meant me limping home from a trip or making it out of a stranded area.
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thanks for the input guess i'll let them tear it down again . just like to have things done right.it went back together ok the first time.
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My oil leak saga started when my truck had ~15k miles. The truck was in the dealer several times including replacing the IAC tubes, rear engine plate w/rear main seal (twice) and the oil leak continued to prevail.
Finally at 64k miles, the dealer put in a reman. short block and that fixed the leak for ~45k miles and now recently my oil leak has started again.
I'm not sure what to do at this point as I'm concerned about a leak that just started to wet the bellhousing to drips actually staining my driveway and what's next. The pisser is I thought I had a drip free engine for 45k miles and now it's leaking again from a second engine. I guess its' the nature of this engine design.
Finally at 64k miles, the dealer put in a reman. short block and that fixed the leak for ~45k miles and now recently my oil leak has started again.
I'm not sure what to do at this point as I'm concerned about a leak that just started to wet the bellhousing to drips actually staining my driveway and what's next. The pisser is I thought I had a drip free engine for 45k miles and now it's leaking again from a second engine. I guess its' the nature of this engine design.
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I've never seen a diesel that didn't at least weep a little. If you ask me, this is one of those unnecessary claims that is a wast of time and money. I mean really, short block for an oil leak?
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The short block had to be replaced because the crank had too much end play that was out of spec >0.20" eating up rear mains. Sometimes what you consider is a miner problem may not be the root cause of the problem which could lead to more expensive repairs when the vehicle is out of warranty. Your choice!
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I think the method used is up to the technician.
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Went by the Ford garage a couple of months ago to pick up a fuel filter and saw 3 trucks with the cabs lifted. It's deffietely not a pretty sight. Either way it's a damn shame with the cost of these trucks to have these type of issues.
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I have learned to live with a few leaks....If you want a leak free car go buy a japanese vehicle...they have the leak problem solved.
I periodically inspect my truck for new leaks and wipe as I go. I'm not sure what you guys expect from a badly designed, flaw filled engine?
Granted the only leaks I really have is a collection of a few drips at the bellhousing and a little bit of oil on the sides of the heads...not sure what it is from but I realized it is just not worth going insane over...just live with it or sell your truck and get a TOYOTA.
I periodically inspect my truck for new leaks and wipe as I go. I'm not sure what you guys expect from a badly designed, flaw filled engine?
Granted the only leaks I really have is a collection of a few drips at the bellhousing and a little bit of oil on the sides of the heads...not sure what it is from but I realized it is just not worth going insane over...just live with it or sell your truck and get a TOYOTA.