Ford f350 oil leak need a mechanic who works on diseal

[jac3rd]

I have an f350 7.3 diese. We pulled into bass pro shop in Springfield, MO are oil was leaking we went into and store snd came out and a signifcant amount oil was under the truck and none showed up on the dip stick. Need a diseal mechanic in Springfield Missouri.

[BrokeRVr]

I am not sure I have heard too many story about a cracked pedestal. Its very common for the o-rings to go out on them and cause oil leaks.

If I were you I would post your situation on the following forum in the 7.3L section and you will get pleanty of answers about your situation.

www.ford-trucks.com

Specific forums for 7.3L http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum31/

Tim M

[jac3rd]

The mechanic we found said there was a crack in the pedestal of turbo were the high pressure hose attaches. The part is in order and will be here a couple of days. So are exploring Springfield, MO for a few days. Good Sam road service did a great job helping us. I could not be more satisfied with there service.

[BrokeRVr]

The high pressure oil lines can rupture and leak a significant amount of oil all over.

This thread talks about others having to replace those lines after they have blown the lines and dumped a bunch of oil.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1197513-blew-a-high-pressure-oil-line-today-on-the-freeway.html

The good thing about the 7.3 diesel is the engine shuts down if it does not have any oil and it does not harm the engine.

Tim M

[Chrisatthebeach]

HPOP seal, oil filter loose or has failed, also the copper o-ring on the drain plug can fail, mine developed a pretty good leak, not as fast as yours but a pretty good spot on the garage floor. I checked the drain plug and it was tight, went to change the oil and the copper 0-ring was still there but would not seal, changed it and all good.

[dbbls]

Look in the yellow pages. You could always call a Ford dealer. Sounds like you need one NOW.

[dodge_guy]

BTW, when the HPOP leaks it runs down the valley and drips down the back of the motor, it can be very easy to be confused for a rear main seal leak.

[azrving]

never owned one but has it been serviced lately? possible loose oil filter

[dodge_guy]

Was it a lot? the HPOP (High Pressure Oil Pump) are known major leakers. a simple O-ring fixes it. when they leak the LEAK!

Good luck!