I learned something new today, hadn't a clue about that and since my 5.0 doesn't have this I was clueless....Fasfox sounds like you have the goods on the job at hand.
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
ok...saw a small driplet last week....lalalalalala....then no drips for days....start car up the other morning...look under car and theres a heavy drip...crawl under the car at 6:30 am and it's cold...brrrr....oil dripping from behind oil filter adapter...looks like a new gasket and a dirty job coming up for me..I have the gasket, oil , filter and new coolant.any tips before i get started..I'm going to flush radiator while I'm at it and of course change the oil..... seems to be a common problem in the 4.6 litres..common? |
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
I am a little confused here: You said oil filter gasket correct and not the oil pan gasket? Maybe it was the wrong filter size? Or am I off the reservation? Since I haven't done any research on line about the subject but I think these newer cars use high temp RTV which is pretty reliable. Just gotta get the area clean and it'll set up nice if you are dropping the pan. Would this require a new oil pump? |
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
just a gasket that's all...thank goodness.. |
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| Author: | Bobt [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:42 am ] |
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Removal Drain the cooling system. Disconnect the lower radiator hose. Raise and support the vehicle. Drain the engine oil. Remove the oil filter adapter. 1 Remove the oil bypass filter. 2 Remove the bolts. 3 Remove the oil filter adapter. 4 Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure. 1.1hrs labor. Its pretty simple to do. The 5.4`s are a little more time consuming. |
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
I learned something new today, hadn't a clue about that and since my 5.0 doesn't have this I was clueless....Fasfox sounds like you have the goods on the job at hand.
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
yea...way different than the old foxy... i need it to warm up just a tad although |
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:23 pm ] |
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:01 pm ] |
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lol....tank killer :) |
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| Author: | gtvert01 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:43 pm ] |
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I've never noticed that on my '01. It's tight as a drum...but then again mine only has 42,000 miles on it. I'll have to keep an eye on it. I'm getting ready to change the oil for winter so I'll check it out. |
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:04 pm ] |
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probably good at your miniscule 42k.  Something to check though while your at it.Hopefully the miles won't go up on Sonic too much from here on out but this beast has 127K on the clock..i knew i was in for some of this and some of that but then again I expected this.... and that.... to pop up. ....and i found the owners manual ...woohoo 
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
What are the chances of getting a couple of pictures of this so I can visually have an idear? |
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
once i get under there I'll try to remember to snap a couple pics.... |
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:27 am ] | ||
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That'd be great. And I guess this might be you when you are not out with the ponies circa 1981?
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
that pic might be circa 1968.. i was 21 and a new father in 1981...and didn't have time for nuttin back then.. |
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:46 pm ] |
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:55 pm ] |
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no, i didnt know that pic. Cant remember its been a long time since i saw that movie. I'm more the pc gamer though..btw..got the gasket in and all is good, snapped a couple pics but photobucket is being ridiculous. |
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:52 pm ] |
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Awesome and gladd that worked out. Have a Happy Turkey day. |
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| Author: | FASFOX89 [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
 getting started.....   the culprit...  the bad gasket.....  old gasket top ,new gasket bottom.... |
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| Author: | Red Baron [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:43 pm ] |
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Thanks for the pics of this repair. Oil leaks are have always been a pain in the butt as far back as I can remember. My first few cars while I was in college were always used cars that always had oil leaks. By replacing that bad gasket you should have solved your problem. Hopefully there won't be too many more surprises with your newest pony! Midnight Blue MCOM Historian |
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| Author: | 6-71 [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i knew it wouldn't be long....till..... |
thanks for the pictures and like I said before I learned something new with your repair. |
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