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daddys57
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Oct 23, 2011, 3:15 PM

Post #1 of 10 (4180 views)
Major Engine Oil blow out Sign In

I need serious help!!!
I have a 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4 engine with engine oil cooler.
We were driving downt he road when all of a sudden smoke and oil gushed out from under truck.
It looks like it came from the drivers side near the oil filer area. All the engine oil pumped out like someone just gutted a pig.
Fortunately, I turned engine of immediatly and did not even hear any knocking or further damage.
Checking the engine oil, left nothing on the dip stick, all 6 quarts drained onto the street.
I'm thinking some sort of oil cooler line blew or maybe a oil pump or sonething.
Anyone have any ideas of the cause???
Any/All help muchly appreciated.
Steve


re-tired
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Oct 23, 2011, 3:32 PM

Post #2 of 10 (4164 views)
Re: Major Engine Oil blow out Sign In

The usall suspects in this event are 1) an oil filter installed with a double gasket
2) an oil filter that failed as in split a seam
3) an oil cooler line came undone
4) a drain plug came out
Your gonna have to get down and dirty to find out.


LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH


daddys57
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Oct 23, 2011, 3:55 PM

Post #3 of 10 (4153 views)
Re: Major Engine Oil blow out Sign In

thank you for the help,
I will jack up truck in the morning.
I know the drain plug is in place.
I will check the filter and hoses.
If it is a engine oil coller hose, is that something doable in the driveway?
thanks again


Mr.scotty
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Oct 23, 2011, 9:35 PM

Post #4 of 10 (4130 views)
Re: Major Engine Oil blow out Sign In

You can do almost anything in a driveway if you have the right tools and knowlage.
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Your only as good as your tools!


daddys57
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Oct 24, 2011, 8:14 PM

Post #5 of 10 (4100 views)
Re: Major Engine Oil blow out Sign In

Unreal, first thing I checked was the oil filter. Crap there was two gaskets on it with one side blown out. How embarassing, but a cheap easy fix. I guess I got to count my blessings. Thanks for the help.
Steve


Mr.scotty
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Oct 24, 2011, 9:14 PM

Post #6 of 10 (4096 views)
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Wow..., Good job!
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Your only as good as your tools!


re-tired
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Oct 25, 2011, 8:50 AM

Post #7 of 10 (4082 views)
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Been there done that Blush ..... been a while tho.


LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH


Sidom
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Oct 25, 2011, 12:02 PM

Post #8 of 10 (4077 views)
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Hmmmm...... My memory is really going to crap......

Correct me if I'm wrong RT but weren't we just talking about this a little while ago.......................Crazy Shocked Laugh


re-tired
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Oct 25, 2011, 12:31 PM

Post #9 of 10 (4070 views)
Re: Major Engine Oil blow out Sign In

What are you talking about Sid ? I havent talked to you in ages . Are you feeling ok ? Youve been pushing kinda hard bud .Take some time off.
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LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH

(This post was edited by re-tired on Oct 25, 2011, 12:33 PM)


Sidom
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Oct 25, 2011, 12:38 PM

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Re: Major Engine Oil blow out Sign In

We weren't at the bar last week????? Doing shots??????? With a grand in our pocket & decided to go on a bender until the money ran out & see where we were at we sobered up??????

A side note to anyone on the board............Don't get put in jail in Mexico unless you have money.......They won't let you out!!!!!


(This post was edited by Sidom on Oct 25, 2011, 12:38 PM)






 
 
 






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