I also have the same problem. Oil filter is on securely yet the oil is leaking from behind the housing. I can't quite see where it's leaking but I seems like it's coming from the top and then leaking down. It's about 2 inches from the filter.I also have the same problem. Oil filter is on securely yet the oil is leaking from behind the housing. I can't quite see where it's leaking but I seems like it's coming from the top and then leaking down. It's about 2 inches from the filter.
1993 Mark VIII leaking oil like a sieve but not filter1993 Mark VIII leaking oil like a sieve but not filter
AnonymousDec 30, 2008
1995 4.6 mark8 same thing ,the oil filter housing. im gunna try to fix it myself, I hope its not as hard to do as I think it will be. I just changed the oil and I put 20/50 in by mistake(they had the quarts mixed up on the shelf). boy the leak got real bad after that.any tips to make the job go smoother? thanks Greg
1995 4.6 mark8 same thing ,the oil filter housing. im gunna try to fix it myself, I hope its not as hard to do as I think it will be. I just changed the oil and I put 20/50 in by mistake(they had the quarts mixed up on the shelf). boy the leak got real bad after that.any tips to make the job go smoother? thanks Greg
I have the same problem, its the gasket from the block to the oil filter housing. How hard was it to do this job?????I have the same problem, its the gasket from the block to the oil filter housing. How hard was it to do this job?????
Make sure the gasket from the previous filter isn't still on. I've seen them stick to the surface occasionally. Also make sure you didn't cross thread the filter. And of course, make sure you have the correct filter.Make sure the gasket from the previous filter isn't still on. I've seen them stick to the surface occasionally. Also make sure you didn't cross thread the filter. And of course, make sure you have the correct filter.
AnonymousMar 17, 2014
pour water in at the bottom near centre water starts leaking fast drips on the cross memba i think that holds the engine a diagram of how the water flows through the motor would helppour water in at the bottom near centre water starts leaking fast drips on the cross memba i think that holds the engine a diagram of how the water flows through the motor would help
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check that the oil filter is at the correct tension and not loose or over tight. Check that there is only one gasket under the oil filter as 2 gaskets will allow one to be squeezed out under pressure.
try tightening the bolt first i`ve had some that were just loose.there is a seal were it mounts to the block that may need to be replaced if tightening does not work.i don`t think you have to remove the motor mount but its been a while since i`ve done one.
A common problem with leaking oil filters is that they were either cross threaded or the old rubber gasket stuck to the filter mount and now there are 2 filter gaskets there which could leak. As far as the oil sensor you amy be able to tighten it down after removing the wiring harness to make it stop leaking.
Do you know if the leak is coming from the seal, between the filter and the mounting plate? If so, check for a loose oil filter, the old seal stayed on the mounting plate and wasn't removed before the new filter was installed, or the mounting plate or seal is defective. So check and see and let me know how you made out. Good-luck.
Before you suspect the housing, check the oil pressure switch that is mounted in the same area. These switches are known to fail, and cause oil to leak on the oil filter area. Just a thought.
there may be a filter mounting block that attaches to the engine and has its own gasket - or there may be another oil filter seal that stuck from the last filter replacement.....known as "double gasketed" it will leak
The oil filter mounts on an oil cooler housing that has an o-ring on the block side of it. The housing is held in place by the double ended connector bolt that the oil filter screws onto one side and the other goes into the block. This should be tighten to 37 ft/lbs. prior to installation of the oil filter. It may be loose or the o-ring might need replacement.
You need to clean the engine and then run the vehicle while watching the area. The most common failure is the oil sending unit located near the oil filter. I have also seen a leak develop between the oil pump housing, which is mounted directly behind the hamonic balencer and the engine block.
ok who ever installed the oil filter didnt put oil on the seal and tighted oil filter down properly this lead to seal on oil filter burning up and cracking replace oil filter and put oil on the seal all the way around
I also have the same problem. Oil filter is on securely yet the oil is leaking from behind the housing. I can't quite see where it's leaking but I seems like it's coming from the top and then leaking down. It's about 2 inches from the filter.
1993 Mark VIII leaking oil like a sieve but not filter
1995 4.6 mark8 same thing ,the oil filter housing. im gunna try to fix it myself, I hope its not as hard to do as I think it will be. I just changed the oil and I put 20/50 in by mistake(they had the quarts mixed up on the shelf). boy the leak got real bad after that.any tips to make the job go smoother? thanks Greg
I have the same problem, its the gasket from the block to the oil filter housing. How hard was it to do this job?????
Make sure the gasket from the previous filter isn't still on. I've seen them stick to the surface occasionally. Also make sure you didn't cross thread the filter. And of course, make sure you have the correct filter.
pour water in at the bottom near centre water starts leaking fast drips on the cross memba i think that holds the engine a diagram of how the water flows through the motor would help
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