Oil Leak

[tjl]

I've got an oil leak on the front of the engine somewhere. The belt is flining it up on the underside of the hood. It seems to be concentrated under and around the alternator. I can't see where it's coming from. Doesn't seem to be coming from the HPOP or anywhere up top. Somebody said something about an oil plug on the front of the head but I can's see anything. Any ideas?

 

[MossBack]

Yup pull the alt and bracket should look like this. Mine was leaking at the back of the driverside head and I am needing to do the others for insurance.



1/2" drive and some big balls to break it free. I used pry bar and front driveshaft from under but where yours is should be easy


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[tjl]

Thanks for the info. It looks like it has an o ring on it. Do you just replace the o ring or put a new plug in it and where can you get it.

 

[MossBack]

Ford and I bought a new plug and seal as the new design is better. I think the seal is 5 and 7 for plug. And now I have a extra plug just need to get seals.

Mine let go after I changed oil and it leaked about 1 qt every 1000. I was shocked it didn't leak more being that it holds back some serious psi.

Be aware the plug has about a qt of oil behind it. I had my drain pans ready and did the switch.


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[tjl]

I was wondering how much oil would come out. Thanks for the warning. I appreciate the information thanks

 

[7.3psd97444]

NEW PLUG. Plug and oring from Ford. Easy fix. Out of the 4 there are every 7.3 has or will have one leak. lol