G
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Ok, I took my truck in 1 month ago for a leaking oil filter and guess what it is doing it again. AHHHHHHHHH I cant stand it. Any sugguestions.
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There are many possible causes for this. Poor craftsmanship by whomever removed the old filter. It's an easy one to overlook. leaving behind even a small amount of the gasket material will sooner or later cause a leak. As the oil system routinly runs in excess of 60 psi. and atmospheric pressure is around 14 psi, it is safe to assume that the hi pressure oil will seek the path of least resistance. thus a leak.. You can have any competent repair facility add a luminescence fluid then run the veh for the recomended time frame, then shine a black light on the area in question and the leaks origion will light up like X-Mas. This will save much frustration chasing down dead ends.... There may have been a machining defect in the cartridge holder assembly which left a less than desireable finish for your filter to mate to sucsessfully. Also if you went to one of the (quickie change places) you may have a person without much knowledge who may have under or over torqued the filter. Or put the wrong one on!!! it does happen :-(
OP
OP
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The ford dealership is the one that changed it. It is a 1999 4.6.
What a coincidence. I have a 1999 4.6. Today, my dealership traced a leak that appeared to be located near the power steering pump to leaky hoses from the remote oil filter cartridge holder to the engine. Dealer price to repair? A mere $308.
I'm very happy at this moment. Well, maybe not.
I'm very happy at this moment. Well, maybe not.
rwinch
Full Access Members
PaulC, you may want to change these yourself. You can go to any retail hydraulics dealer, or even your local tractor dealership (John Deere for ex.), and they can make new hoses for not much money at all. Just take the old ones off, or measure them - including the fittings (which can be tricky, there are different kinds, so it is better to take the hoses with you) - and have them make new ones.
Just a thought.....
Just a thought.....
Agreed most hydraulics dealers are extremly knowledgeable, further I have yet to meet one, (as most are mom & pop stores representing major corporations) which are very friendly, and their prices will beat the local dealer by leaps, and bounds. Customer service is key for them... Support your local merchants! And keep a few more greenbacks in your pocket.
