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09-09-2012, 07:17 PM
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2mny projects 2 lttl time
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bald Hills Qld
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I bought an AU ute real cheap on Friday, prepared to replace the engine, but the motor in it runs GREAT.....only thing is, it has a bad oil leak. When running, its a steady stream, not drops, but a stream, and its coming down from somewhere directly above the passenger side engine mount. It actually runs down between the front bolts and the back bolts that hold the engine mount to the block. Can someone tell me what there is directly above this point that would give access to the oil gallery of the engine? I am naturally hoping for a simple fix, but ran out of daylight before I could investigate further.
Anyone have any ideas, please? |
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09-09-2012, 07:19 PM
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meh.
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Was Central Coast, Now Sydney NSW
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I'm thinking the oil pressure switch or sensor is leaking...
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09-09-2012, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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im gonna guess oil pressure switch or sender for a nice easy fix.
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09-09-2012, 07:20 PM
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haha just beaten
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09-09-2012, 07:34 PM
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
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Hi kcej, oil pressure sender is there, probably the culprit, was on mine. Remove the wire connector, unscrew the old one, replace with new one (bit of thread tape/loctite sealer on the thread will be good) then reinstall wire connector. Cheap & easy fix at around $20-$30 iirc.
cheers,Maka
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09-09-2012, 07:51 PM
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2mny projects 2 lttl time
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bald Hills Qld
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AAhhhhhhhhh Thanks guys
Just went down with a torch, took off the air inlet gear, felt around a bit and you are right. Pressure switch is EXACTLY above where the oil is dribbling down. Today is my lucky day for sure. Thanks to all who replied. |
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09-09-2012, 11:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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ford forums rock !
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Oil Leak from Where?
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