need some help!?
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need some help!?
ok, Ive got a 97 f-250hd. 250000 plus miles. I have to turn it over at least 3 times before it starts to begin with. after it starts it lopes like a dragster for about a min. when I first take off its real weak and then takes off like a rocket. going down the highway at a maintained throttle it surges sometimes and I have an awful oil leak coming from the top of the engine somewhere. anybody have an idea where I should start??
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First thing i would do is check the HPOP res and make sure its at least 1/2 from the top. Next is find out where that leak is coming from. If its coming from the HPOP itself or maybe a knick in the lines. I haven't had this problem, so im just guessing, maybe somebody else will chime in.
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The oil can either be coming from the turbo pedestal or the EBPV. Most likely the o-rings out on the pesdestal.
As far as the romping, when is the last time you changed your oil and fuel filter?
As far as the romping, when is the last time you changed your oil and fuel filter?
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the hard to start is only its been sitting overnight. I live in Texas so it hasnt been getting cold. as for the oil and fuel filter change its been less than 300 miles. it just started kind of suddenly, I try to keep my engine fairly clean but I cant tell where the oil is coming from. It starts somewhere around the middle of the engine and goes back. It only leaks when I drive it.
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