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Jun 21, 2006 | 07:52 PM

JMullens

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Leak on Bell Housing

I've noticed a small drip of oil on the bell housing area. No dripping on the gournd yet, but definitely a leak. Anyone else expereincing this?

Jun 21, 2006 | 08:07 PM

BPofMD

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I've seen a lot of posts on this, esp. with a NEW truck. Usually ends up being factory grease melting and just sitting where you're seeing it. Wipe it off...it should disappear within a thousand miles or so. If it gets so bad as it actually drips on the ground, schedule a service call.

Jun 21, 2006 | 09:56 PM

Drags

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My truck had it. dripped a drop on garage everytime I parked. dealer just put in a rear main seal. we will see if that cures it?.

Jun 21, 2006 | 10:27 PM

JMullens

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Thanks for your replies. From the posts I've read this seems to be a fairly common problem with the 6.0

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Jun 21, 2006 | 10:36 PM

CAFordDude

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jmullens,

This was the thread I stared on my "Leak", pictures included. Mine turned out to be nothing. Lots of great feedback though.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=495731

Jun 22, 2006 | 03:02 AM

JMullens

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Thanks for the pics. That's exactly what mine looks like, but mine is chronic because it keeps coming back. Like I said, nothing crazy, no real drip, just that annoying wet spot and one drop. After reading the posts, I think I'll leave it alone. Sometimes they screw it up more when they try to fix it.

Joe

Jun 22, 2006 | 10:12 AM

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JMullens, I've had my 06 in the shop twice for the bellhousing leak. First time, tech couldn't find leak so he added tracer dye. I brought it back, as instructed, after 500 miles and they replaced the RMS. Looked good for a few days then oil spot was back. It dosn't leak enough to drip on the ground, but I am going to mention it to the service writer when I bring it in for my first oil change.

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Jun 22, 2006 | 10:40 AM

Beachbumcook

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It may or may not be a RMS leak.

Here are a few links with photos on possible causes or "other" causes.

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/photographs/index3.php

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/excerpts/index.php

I hope this provides some insight or possible other causes or for you to discuss with your tech about what your specific problem may or may not be.

Bottom line.... it may not be the RMS and they need to investigate further!!! The second link above helps address where one may want to look.

Let us know.

Jeff

Last edited by Beachbumcook; Jun 22, 2006 at 10:47 AM.