7.3 oil leak

Foxhole · #1 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 06:34 AM

I have a 2003 7.3 FX4 with 90k miles. I have a oil leak that is puddling under the fuel filter and running down to the ground. It appears that the valve covers are dry. Where should I start looking for likely problems. Could the turbo leak oil? Would it hurt if I pressure washed the cold motor to help see where it is coming from?
Any ideas you have are appreciated.
Thanks
Foxhole
BR LA

Foxhole · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Anybody have any thoughts at all?

Broncoguy · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 08:56 PM

Oil puddling under the fuel filter housing is most likely HPOP o-rings, or HPOP mounting gasket.

BIGBILL105 45 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 09:07 PM

Mine leaks out of the front of the oil pan.

Foxhole · #5 (**permalink**) 06-12-2009, 08:41 PM

Thank you for the replies! I am going to try to clean it up and see where it is coming from. This is a great site.

Broncoguy · #6 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 08:40 AM

So what did you find?

Foxhole · #7 (**permalink**) 06-16-2009, 06:59 AM

I haven't had time to take a look. I recently switched from Rotella T to Rotella Syn. Could that have caused the leak? I will report back what I find.
Thanks
If you cant fix it with a mall. It's a electrical problem.

Mudbug63 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-16-2009, 10:42 AM

I appear to have a similar issue.... Oil in the valley starting right under the fuel filter and running back and down. I checked the O rings on the HPOP last night and didn't find any oil to the touch, its also a slow leak just a couple of drops every time I park. In reading about the O rings going the leaks seem to be very impressive...

I am thinking its the lower HPOP gasket....Sound plausible?

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