'03 7.3 96 k miles got con rods, push rods, valve springs and injectors about 1500 miles ago. Was leaking oil. The oil filler o ring was blown. Replaced that, that took care of most of it. Checked valve cover bolts and cleaned up around there. Only loose bolt was intake plenum. Still dripped a little. I think no big deal
Now, a couple days ago I notice a dribble on the garage floor. Kind of like a/c dripping but it's oily. I finally get under it today, and the back passenger side corner of the block is wet. Oily water is running down from the valley drain hole and dripping off the starter. It doesn't smell like coolant or diesel. Looked in the valley and there's a small puddle that also doesn't smell like coolant. Going to dig into it tomorrow, but I'm kinda worried. Anyone ever see anything like this?
Also, it hasn't rained here in a month so that ain't it. And the truck is running great.
Thanks,
Tom
Now, a couple days ago I notice a dribble on the garage floor. Kind of like a/c dripping but it's oily. I finally get under it today, and the back passenger side corner of the block is wet. Oily water is running down from the valley drain hole and dripping off the starter. It doesn't smell like coolant or diesel. Looked in the valley and there's a small puddle that also doesn't smell like coolant. Going to dig into it tomorrow, but I'm kinda worried. Anyone ever see anything like this?
Also, it hasn't rained here in a month so that ain't it. And the truck is running great.
Thanks,
Tom