7.3 Powerstroke Common Engine Oil Leak Areas: Different Types of Oil Leaks Explained

[@kylesojka6715]

Yup had black liquid dripping from my 7.3 off the start and it was actually fuel mixing with that oil valley crud and it was a fuel bowl leak, easy fix though

[@thenewlife.pt2724]

What was the fix ? I'm new to diesels and just picked up a 7.3 plan on doing all the work myself

[@kylesojka6715]

@@thenewlife.pt2724 just a new assembly on the back side so closer to the fire wall on the fuel bowl theres a yellow lever on the back that will allow u to drain your fuel bowl in case of water inside, that lever broke and it was letting fuel run right on out

[@thenewlife.pt2724]

@@kylesojka6715 damn my light came on. Water in fuel. That yellow lever should drain all that fuel out ?

[@MasterOfTheBeef]

7.3 are just self lubricating motors. I own one and non of the bolts in the engine bay are rusty due to this nice feature.

[@ryleepayne9352]

This is gold

[@johncarlberg4481]

Free undercoating

[@oaktreejw]

Just like my Harley-Davidson 😂

[@jasonsejkora4578]

Yes sir

[@ElitheBeeGuy]

ICP sensor leaks oil too! Leaks through the connector itself! Very common

[@curtcollings6517]

Couldn't have asked for a more perfect video of the top side leaks! Thanks!!

[@curtcollings6517]

Just did a turbo up pipe and deleted pedestal upgrade that was leaking at the pedestal and sure enough, she's still dripping in the driveway...Ugg This video may save me a lot of money! Thx again.

[@iamburl2667]

Thank you sir, your the most knowledgeable about a 7.3 that I ever heard, wish your shop was everywhere, I'm subscribed, thank you for helping us thoroughly

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

You're welcome!

[@akquicksilver]

Been there done that with the turbo pedestal and that ridiculous waste gate solenoid abomination. Did the delete on that and never looked back, replaced the pedestal o-rings while I was there. Been getting oil in my coolant. I run the Evans coolant that requires you to vent your degas tank cap (pressure less system). Never had any coolant in my oil, but the coolant kept getting worse and worse so I decided to pull my oil cooler on my 2000 F250 (101K milage). No external leakage visible. The blue o-rings were flat, but still rather flexible. The black o-rings were flat, but still flexible. The gaskets between the block and cooler look good so I am assuming the 20 year old flat, but still pliable o-rings have been allowing the cross contamination. I can't think of any other way this could happen. Care to comment. Great video. I love my 7.3. Bought it brand new and have done quite a few mods on it. Mostly correcting some of the Ford OEM problems. Not many miles for a 2000. Still strong and looks good and I want to take care of it and run it till my legs fall off. I think it will out last me.

[@soutsideroyco4022]

I had a major oil leak which turned out to be the dipstick O ring on the side of the oil pan. My mechanic was able to pull the stick and reapir O ring without puling oil pan It still cost me about $500 with a fresh oil change but no more spots in my driveway . 1999 w/302,000 miles

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

That stinks!

[@HiThere-el8ju]

Had a fuel leak from the left fuel line feeding to back of head. It is a copperish line that has a bracket around it that rubbed a slight crack into it from vibration. New update has no bracket to prevent future failures

[@brittanykirby1888]

Great video. I inherited 2000 F-350. I have taken it to 2 different mechanics. The first wanted $9000 to do a total reseal kit. The second said they don't even touch leaks on 7.3s anymore due to leaks popping up after fixing active leaks. He says the mileage is too high and suggested a rebuilt engine swap to the tune of $13000 for the engine. I do not know a lot about working on vehicles. But I will learn if it keeps from spending thousands unnecessarily. How do I get to the valley to look a d see if there are leaks? Thanks, clueless woman

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Thank you! Really nothing to do to get the engine valley other than get yourself a good light and watch the engine valley while the truck is running. Be careful and watch the engine fan while you are doing so.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Brittany, also if you have long hair pin it up on top of your head. NEVER lean over a running engine with your hair down, very easy for your hair to get sucked into the fan belt, ok. 👍👍

[@melvindriscoll254]

Funny how yhese sexist a hole only tips were how to not get hurt and not so much about how to fix it

[@marcuswyatt5642]

Those prices are atrocious. I hope you figure it out.

[@MichaelSmith-em7pv]

Great information! I've got a 97HD with 392K on the engine and you just showed me my problem," Ole Bucky" still starts and runs well ,But it needs to be tighten up with a little of tlc under the hood, Thanks again.

[@paulrooney2698]

yes, my 2000 ford f450 7.3 has just started leaking oil, it doesn't leak whilst idling,only it only leaks whilst moving

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Could be a oil leak in the engine valley that fills and then runs down as the vehicle is moving. Check your engine valley for pooling oil.

[@shawnblackwood7161]

I had my high pressure oil pump replaced a couple years ago everything's been running smoothly until now now for some reason I'm leaving good size puddles at places but then sometimes just a few drops could be the the hoses off the high pressure oil pump or could the pedestal put out that much oil because it's never been serviced

[@api9714]

If it;s a fuel leak are you able to noticeably smell the diesel in the drippings?

[@kidsschool2140]

Listening to you talk and say oil makes me happy I have an oil leak. 😂 Thanks for the video.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

You're welcome!

[@ffa243]

For anybody desperately searching these comments as I was...noticed that I had started getting a good bit of accumulation around my rear main when I was under the truck for an oil change. Thought it was starting to seep but I found a trail coming from the top of the motor that was running down my oil pan. Wiped it and panicked- it was runny and green Long story short, combine Hot Shot's stiction eliminator residual in the valley with a fuel line leak and you'll have a near heart-attack experience thinking that you're somehow getting coolant dripping down the back of your motor (for anyone who doesn't know, the Hot Shot's is an alien-green oil additive and yes you should be using it every oil change).

[@46millard]

Just wondering if it’s a tear main seal what would that cost to fix it.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Check with your local mechanic to get a quote.

[@cheynetitman3037]

I have a oil leak coming from the hight pressure oil pump out of the 2 lines . What do i need to do to fix it

[@DaleLClay]

What do you need to do?....watch a KZbin video on how to fix it. :P

[@wayneeisenhauer662]

I just bought a 2002 7.3 the guy says it goes through a gallon of oil in 500 miles I cleaned it up and it looks like it might be coming from the intake ?

[@TowMan127]

I just got a 2000 F550 with a 7.3. Driver 615 miles and kept adding oil at every fill up. Almost 3 gallons of oil 🤦‍♂️ trying to pin point where the leaknis

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Oil in the intake of the turbo is normal to a certain extent on these trucks. I would bet that the truck has bad injector orings, oil is going into the fuel tank.

[@bryanthompson6967]

I have a 2003 F250 7.3 with 348k miles. Burned 2 gallons of oil out the tail pipe after 40 miles on a cold start then used not even 2 qts to go another 95 miles. 40 of that were another cold start drive the next day. I had replaced all the injectors Orings 40k miles ago when I did the cups. Recently did the turbo pedestal when the oil burning started.

[@kevinm.cooper2753]

I have both of these leaks …. Just figured this out today. One oil pool is right behind the fuel bowl in the valley, and the other is a pool down by the pedestal. Taking it to the shop this week. I’m in Greenville SC. I could do it myself, but i hung my mechanic belt up years ago and now don’t have the tools to do the job

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Good luck!

[@vansicklejerry]

How much did that cost you to get fixed? Just curious as my son is looking at a 2002 that is leaking oil and we are just trying to figure out how much to estimate what it might cost to fix it from a mechanic.

[@kevinm.cooper2753]

Well, my cost was around 5300$. I had to get a new HPOP, Pedestal, and all the trimmings on top. New oil lines…. Downpipes… the works..

[@cleetusprep]

Even after fixing all these leaks it stills leaks or seeps so be attentive to the oil level and these trucks wont let you down

[@ThelifeofBigJody]

So I’m installing a new used motor in mine is there a kit I can buy with all the seals for the top of the motor

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

We offer top end gasket kits for the 7.3.

[@sheldonridley1394]

What's the average shop time to re and re the oil cooler on a 7.3..??

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Book time is 3.5 hours. I would say that a first timer if everything went great it would be a 5+ hour job.

[@ryancole-zo5fe]

Hello Boys, my name is Ryan in Denver Co. I have a small upper oil leak on my E350 7.3 it has 276,000 miles and wanted to ask if you guys think it could be head gasket or more common HPOP line driver side into head.. Runs down driver side around front of head and down side of motor to oil cooler front mout area then small amount on side of oil pan then on ground couple small drops

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Tough one. If the line was leaking it would run to the back of the engine. Valve cover leaking possibly?

[@BigBobBlazer]

Idk why but I lost my crap when he wouldn’t stop tapping everything with that hook and pick tool. Just tapping everything 4-5 times 😂. But good video other than that.

[@tjr9741]

One of the water pump bolt threads on my 2002 7.3L was covered in oil. I noticed it when i was removing the pump The rest of the bolts were dry, not sure if this in normal or im looking at a major problem

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

That’s weird. On the Superduty trucks none of the bolts required selant like you had with the old IDI pumps. Might want to keep an eye on it.

[@ratchetstrapsandradials1048]

I had an oil galley plug oring leaking back by the down pipe along with the pedestal to block and the ebpv

[@LeJae7.3]

I have a huge leak, essentially sprays all over the passenger side and just dumps oil everywhere

[@renzoflammini4410]

I have oil leak on my oil pan on my 7,3 ford 5604x4 discail do you have t lift engine out to fix the oil pan

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

If it is the dipstick leaking, then we carry a dipstick adapter kit that you can repair it WITHOUT lifting the engine. www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/dipstickadapterrepairkit/. If it is the pan gasket or pan leaking, then you will have to lift the engine.

[@cubanbullycartel6140]

I have a bad bad oil leak too side on my 7.3 I believe it's the turbo pedestal. What my question is is what does this normally cost to fix on these trucks..

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Depends on a lot of things, where you are, if you do it yourself or not, etc. I would say a normal shop, to re ring the pedestal and uninstall and reinstall, probably looking at 750-1000 bucks.

[@alsalamone9437]

Hello, I had a leak in the valley on my way home from Oregon to Illinois, and it was in the engine valley directly, where the IPR sensor is, the tin small nut had come off and the truck was losing pressure n stalling out from stop-to-go in low gear. That was a big leak. Now there's a small and quite slow leak and there's oil in the valley again, but the nut on the IBR sensor is tight on there, so I can't tell or see where the leak is coming from otherwise. Any ideas or insight?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

It's hard because there are a lot of leak point around there which we explained here. First have to make sure that it is 100% oil. Could be fuel that gets black because of the grime that’s in the valley. IF its oil, I would suspect the lines or fittings for those lines at the head.

[@alsalamone9437]

It smells when the turbo is engaged going up a big hill hauling or something. I don't see a leak coming from thy hoses as far as I could see whatsoever. The gas tanks have leaked but I fixed that already, and it doesn't now, and a I'm not sure if the fuel lines in the valley are leaking... up to question... I'll have to double check. Thanks for your response

[@kirkbobo1363]

My 2000 7.3 valley is dry front to back yet I have a leak drainage over the starter motor dripping off the black cover on the bottom of the bell housing. Truck has 80k mile with excellent maintenance I can’t detect where the oil leak source is ???

[@smitty4699]

i have the same leak. what did you find?

[@kirkbobo1363]

@@smitty4699 still looking for source. Assuming the turbo pedestal oil rings are leaking a little but not enough to address a repair Keeping an eye on it

[@kccline6450]

How does oil get into the antifreeze overflow tank?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Your usually looking at a headgasket issue. Could be soot as well which may be a injector cup issue.

[@DavidHWild]

2001 f250 diesel 7.3l engine leak on driver side area between engine n fender coated in oil but can't find leak. Thoughts. Thanks

[@johnbrown1568]

Oil cooler probably needs the seals replaced. Look in that same area you spoke on where you saw oil. You’ll see a tube shaped part, that is your oil cooler.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Is it high and are you getting a engine leak in the valley that is tracing down? If not, suspect valve covers or oil cooler if it is coming from lower.

[@CarlosMunoz-ky6km]

I have an oil leak coming down from behind motor between tranny. Rear main seal was changed out about 6 months ago. Could it be the same or somewhere around there is another area i need to look at?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

I would look higher than the crank, but if the rear main wasn’t installed correctly, could very well be the problem.

[@alexandriapackard6372]

I have oil build up on the pipes and top side nothing in the valley, I do have a leak at my fuel bowl working on getting fixed would that cause it? I should add there I'd no puddle under truck ever.

[@squirrel3443]

I sprung a huge oil leak near the valley of the pedestal, doing Ebpv delete and previous owner installed a crossover line. The crossover line was dry. Would that be the major leak at the turbo causing it or do I also have an hpop issues as well?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Sounds to be at the turbo.

[@squirrel3443]

@@thoroughbreddiesel once we stick on the pedestal I’ll holla back and let ya know if that was the only issue! We actually had lost all our oil just from cranking over. That’s probably why the crossover was dry. Never knew we were out till I pulled the dipstick the other day once I was able to go back out. Hpop had maybe a quarter inch of oil. I’m kinda interested in if thats the only issue causing complete oil loss. Even our oil cooler puking oil didn’t do that once the orings went.

[@adamharrison5059]

I had a bad oil leak from the dip stick adaptor on my oil pan. Almost had to pull the engine to replace the stock adaptor. Luckily, I found an aftermarket replacement that doesn’t require the engine to be pulled.

[@jessicasuderman9728]

Hi, we've got a 2003 7.3 powerstroke that has fluid pooled in the valley. When it's running I can see a steady drip into that pool, but can't see where it's coming from. Any good guesses? Thanks in advance.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Is it coming from the front or the back of the motor? Are you sure its oil or could it be fuel? IF its at the back, suspect turbo pedestal. If its at the front, suspect the HPOP lines or fittings. Make sure its not a fuel leak coming from the fuel bowl.

[@joseoscarrivas2771]

I'm having white smoke coming from my exhaust pipe when the engine warms up only, would this be from the turbo too?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Could be or could be an injector issue. If its not consuming oil, suspect a fuel issue. Also difference in smell.

[@toughcountry1057]

My 99 7.3 leaks a gallon of oil a day valley is filled and it's running off the front of the motor, turbo seals and pedestal seals have been replaced could it be a HPOP leak?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Give us a call man. 8667384966

[@vansicklejerry]

My son is looking at a 2002 Ford F350 with the 7.3L and the owner has only had it for a year and he bought it from his step dad that owned it for 2 years. He said it has an oil leak, but not sure from where. How much would someone estimate it would cost to get an oil leak fixed in general? I know it depends on where the leaks is and if there are more than 1 leak, but the guy said he is negotiable on price so we thought about asking for some $$ off the price to cover taking it to a shop to get the oil leak fixed. Just wondering what kind of price range we should be looking at.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

I don’t know the specifics of the truck or the leak, but here is a totally fabricated number that I would throw to the seller - take 1000 off the asking price because I don’t want to park a leaking truck in my driveway. Maybe they will bite. Good luck!

[@MollyBushouse40]

My 73 has an oil leaking at when it sets idling it does not leak but when I'm driving down the road it leaks on top of the motor there is oil in the valley

[@Rythblaqk]

Hey could you help me chance? What's the reservoir on top of the driver side that connects into the airbox? mines leaking like crazy but I can't find seem to find it.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Are you talking about the PCV baffle that is in the valve cover? Is it oil you are leaking? If so check the blowby of the engine or the orings on the PCV canister.

[@Rythblaqk]

@@thoroughbreddiesel I'm not too sure, It's ontop of the valve cover, connects directly to the air intake, it looks like it's been shooting oil directly into my turbo, and leaking out the sides and bottom onto the to the top of the valve cover. Thank you for the response and help!

[@DeakinTeller6995]

My 2000 f350 7.3 has a slight oil leak. It's making its way to the starter and dripping from there. Any suggestions? I'm currently in the process of changing out my glow plugs and gaskets. Would really like to tackle that while I'm in there.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

There are so many different areas to look at. As we talked about in the video you have to make sure its oil and not just fuel that’s been on dirty surfaces. You have to really start with watching the engine valley, if no leaks there suspect a valve cover gasket. You just gotta keep watching and looking.

[@bigslick71111]

I just rebuilt the hpop and the fuel bowl and turbo pedestal installed all and even changed out the oil lines with new ones and new fuel lines as well put everything back the way it was when I cranked up the truck it was tuff at first but eventually fired up but was running a little ruff for about a min the truck died I check under the hood and seen oil water down looking oil went to check my fuel bowl to see if it had fuel it did when I went to drain the fuel bowl apparently I forgot to hook up the drain line so I did then I looked on the ground by the passenger side and noticed that it wasn't fuel on the ground it was oil

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Go back through your install.

[@da-crusherrr5907]

Got oil running all down the drivers side frame rail starting near the front along with some top side leakage! Any ideas on what that can be?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Make sure its oil and not fuel. Fuel can mix with the dirt and grime of the truck and make you think that it is oil. Check what we covered in this video and also pay attention to oil cooler and the dipstick adapter.

[@da-crusherrr5907]

@@thoroughbreddiesel yes the video was very informative and I think I have several issues but I am losing oil. There is oil/fuel in the vally but without tearing it down it's hard to see exactly where it's coming from. Can I safely blow that all down at the car wash or a lower pressure washer?

[@williamreynolds5869]

I lose oil like crazy when I'm towing my 35ft camper, otherwise its minimal oil loss

[@joeyziegler6380]

I need help on how to fix my leak on my 7.3 I don’t know what that part is called

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

There are a couple of different leak points here that we explain. You just need to run your truck and see where the leak is coming from, which sounds easy but takes sometime.

[@jonathanburkett6785]

95 ford f350 oil leaks in the front of the engine some times alot when I'm trying to cold start it when it's cold out it leaks more when I'm trying to start it and it takes a few times to get it started

[@kcball1515]

I have fors f250 7.3 it leakin oil pretty bad if i change sensor will that fix that problem i see lil bit of oil on top of engine

[@levikirkpatrick3914]

Only loosing oil when pulling up hill? 99 7.3L with 320k miles. Any help would be appreciated?

[@evansellars8728]

Losing or burning? Very different scenarios

[@zackshell2951]

I have a 99 7.3 psd it pours oil about 2qts every two days coming down between the tranny and motor also down the side of the motor towards the back by the oil filter I’m assuming turbo pedestal?

[@CDNWreck]

recently found oil in both my rad and overflow, is there a way to determine where the leak is happening, my research says either o-rings, and/or gasket at high pressure oil pump, or o-rings at oil cooler?

[@dadsbest1717]

Any chance you could do a GTP38r install with dyno comparison from stock? I am very interested in one, and don't see any dyno results.

[@TheTrailblazer1974]

What would you say is the most common leak for vally? I have oil coming down my bell housing and dripping out under front area of engines

[@TheRedfrog2]

I would like to know this as well, I have the same problem. Can you give us what you think this is? Thank you

[@bradmasterson2]

Howdy very informative video!! I

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Glad you liked it!

[@jorgelemus7449]

Hi, I have a 99 f250 7.3 power stroke pickup, its leaking oil in the deposit which is on top of the high pressure oil pump, I dont know how it is call, its beside the diesel filter, in all your videos about oil leaks you never talk about this part. I have already replaced the gasket but still have oil leaking

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

If it is a leak that is ON TOP of the HPOP, could it be fuel that you are seeing?

[@jamesconn1104]

where are You located??

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

4843 Rockwell Rd Winchester, KY 40391 However, we are no longer a garage. We just sell parts and offer free advise at 859-737-4966.

[@terrygoff7645]

I have a 7.3 99 f30 turbo. When i pull a 30 ft trailer and when engine gets hot it just running oil aroud about theba ck of the pan. Up aroud that area. Any help please

[@treyivey5431]

Mine leaks bad and I can’t find it. Where u located

[@TheRedfrog2]

I have oil dripping down the bell housing and leaves a nice puddle. What would cause this? Thanks for the excellent video and jumping right into the details without a bunch of nonsense

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Several possibilities on the 7.3 but I would start by looking closely at the turbo and turbo pedestal.

[@TheRedfrog2]

@@thoroughbreddiesel thank you

[@scoutgirl7739]

Fantastic presentation! Presented clearly. Even a caveman could understand it🤣👍

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Thank you!

[@towoperator]

I have a 96 international T444E 7.3L and I find oil down on the drivers side on the front axl brake area. Any suggestions or ideas. Please and thank you.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Are you sure its engine oil?

[@curtolund647]

Mine leaks above the oil filter runs down the filter looked in valley seems dry

[@Zach-td5mb]

Sounds like oil cooler

[@MollyBushouse40]

My oil leak don't leak set in Ireland but driving down the road it blows oil out

[@AlejandroRamirez-yf1xf]

every morning when i start the truck it leaks a lot of oil on the left side of engine im not sure what it is but after a few minutes it stops leaking and continues like that for the rest of the day

[@dougnorberg9386]

I have a leak running down back side of driver side hits the exhaust pipe and drips down 2001 7.3 have changed pedestal o rings on top and bottom by turbo and oil cooler and fuel lines and valve cover

[@jozeflejawa693]

I have a problem oil leak The hose coming up from fuel ball and high-pressure oil pump just above the high-pressure regulator It takes me little bit time to find it because some one said I have back seal leak of course it’s leaking from the top Valley One little chip outing failed

[@humbertorivera7279]

Any idea how much can labor can cost? Thank you

[@tankerboysabot]

My dad has an 89 Ford with the 7.3 in it and just changed the turbo, but has found when starting up a hill it burns smoke out the exhaust for a bit and then it stops. Where would I look first to diagnose this?

[@garlicbread5320]

That’s a totally different engine, only thing shared is displacement IIRC

[@shkumpvatican3877]

Mine leaks dowm to the right side over the starter

[@byronwhitsonwhitson7965]

Bad oil leak on my 96 7.3 I pumped out a gallon in just 10 minutes.. I can see it going through the weep hole on the intake. Can I see where it's leaking at though.I replaced the driver side high pressure oil line. Everything seems to be dry there.I'm about to beat my head on the windshield. Suggestions please.. thank you very much

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

It could be from the turbo pedestal, the HPOP could be leaking, and you still could have a line leaking. If the oil is pooling in the intake and running down the drain hole, then the leak has to be in the engine valley somewhere.

[@fxnytroxtxFPP]

I got a early 1999 7.3 with manual transmission, with 60k original miles and about 5000 miles ago i replaced the pedestal and got hydra tune, and I'm noticing some oil coming down passenger side down on to transmission and on my driveway

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Something could be leaking into the valley and running down the back. Hard to say without seeing it.

[@bryceholmes5178]

Currently dealing with the dipstick tube adapter failure on my 02 7.3.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Good luck!

[@bryceholmes5178]

@@thoroughbreddiesel part will be here today!

[@bryceholmes5178]

Everything worked out fine.

[@carlosmurillo4960]

i have a 2002 135,000 miles Blows smoke and some oil out of exauhst put new used Injectors,turbo and pedastol in it still does same thing what could it be ??

[@roderickfairfield1738]

I have a 96 power stroke massive oil leak in the valley but not from the lines hpop or turbo pedestal but I did notice oil bubbling underneath the lift pump is there a seal or something there that I can replace any thoughts would be appreciated thank you

[@blair-zq4zg]

What did it end up being I'm thinking oil may be leaking from my fuel pump as well I can't see any where else that it could be

[@hgarcia9064]

Great video subscribed

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet]

Where have I had a leak on my 7.3? The answer is YUP! I really miss my old 7.3's! Gutless turds, but a few grand and you can run like a stock 6.7ish! Lol! If I could have all of the money back I spent just getting into the lower 600's on my 01, I'd be able to take another all inclusive, and guided hunt trip in Montana. But they were bad to the bone back then. To me. I really kick myself in the arse selling my 96. It was pretty tall, pretty slow, and rode pretty well like a log wagon.... But I put alot of time and $ in that truck making her Purdy Smexy. 96 CCSB F350 4x4 zf swap truck. The 01 was also an F350 CCSB 4x both trucks were white. I had hpop, ipr, icp, pedestal o rings, cps, valve cover harness, GPR, glow plug themselves, and fuel bowl issues on both trucks that I can remember for certain. And a weird neutral safety issue on the 96 that made it sound like a pulling tractor. Along with a starter twice. Dipstick issues on the 01. And water pump and thermostats. Oh and clutch fan. Still everything was an easy fix, and everything was over the course of a decade on the 96. Half decade on the 01. Pretty reliable ol' turds otherwise. Until I got PMS (powerstroke mod syndrome) Do NOT push your 7.3 past 500 whp maybe 550 (if you don't beat on it) on PMR's though! Unless you have good luck and some extra time and $ hanging out somewhere. Just throwing that out there. 😂 good times. Thanks for the video Wade! 👍🇺🇸

[@richardguajardo4314]

I have an oil leak on my 7.3 and oil is accumulates right below the fuel filter housing

[@babyTOY-YODA777]

Thank you!!!

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

You're welcome!

[@nicholascaufield]

I have a question I have a 99 f350 I just did this got everything back together and now it idles rough. Any ideas?

[@nicholascaufield]

Wade!? I just did this on my 99 7.3 with 324k got everything buttoned up the clamp in the back was a nightmare but I got it now I have a rough idle any ideas of what I messed up. I recently did the valve cover gaskets new glow plugs and the wiring harness on the Inside of the valve cover. I checked after it stated to idle rough everything is still good from that but the truck isles so bad after the o ring replacement on the pedestal. Any ideas on what could cause it? No codes are coming through and I’m lost

[@michaelkennedy2327]

I have a 99 f450 the oil I can fill it up go 25 miles and it’s empty can’t see a leak no where they tell me it’s going to the gas how can it

[@danielmiller6818]

241k never leaked yet "knock on wood" great video

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Thanks!

[@Mobile-mechanicNM]

298k and mine didn't leak til she heard me say those words lol I just got ready to change the oil last Thursday and came out to the whole front axle covered in oil from a bad oil cooler oring which is very common but not mentioned in this video so now I'm waiting for parts to come in

[@Clones2011]

i hit 290 and it started leaking everywhere and its such a mess i cant find it!

[@bryantellis7844]

I have an oil leak on a 7.3 idi and I can’t find any good info on it

[@cody40131]

01 250. With 360k miles. I’m getting oil drops on the concrete that are almost dead center of the motor. Any clue?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Check the oil dipstick adapter, that’s close to center of the motor. A lot of times you get a pool in the intake that will fool you and be running from the back. Could be close to front of motor.

[@kangokidkidd4037]

Any videos on 2001 Ford excursion top oil leaks mine is a gas v10 not turbo 4x4..not a bad oil leak just dusty oil mist all over top of engine...thanks for the upload

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Not familiar with the V10 engine, I would suspect something that is PCV related though.

[@jasoncavagnaro4943]

Got a pond of oil on top back of motor and truck died won't start even with starting fluid will run few seconds and die I hate using starting fluid but more towards back of top of motor I'm thinking turbo pedestal but it's a e350 box van so hard to see

[@juansantana8308]

My f superduty 7.3 diesel 1992 is leaking oil from the top of the oilfilther sensor

[@benjaminlasprilla2613]

I think that’s where mine is leaking from

[@justingovinden8780]

I have a bad oil leak above starter on my 1999 7.3 f-350 dually can you please help me

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Really need to figure out if its coming from engine valley and running down.

[@kevinblack8219]

I currently have a leak I can not find! 2002 F250 7.3 Powerstroke. Pulled the turbo and pedestal to replace the leaking up pipes and collector. No oil at the back top of motor or bell housing.EBVP was deleted some time ago so not in play here. Originally felt like the rear passenger side High Pressure Oil Rail Plug was leaking as oil appears to be coming down on the passenger side from above and getting oil on the starter at the transmission adapter plate. I replaced the Turbo O-rings, pedestal o-rings and rear passenger side oil rail plug and used the correct Loctite 277. I did the CVD (Check Valve Delete) and new Viton fuel fittings on front and back. No oil in the valley either. I also can verify there is no oil coming from the top rear plug at the head in front of the High Pressure Oil Rail Plug. Literally looks as if oil is leaking at the head and block?? I cant completely rule out the passenger side rear fuel feed but not likly as the front driver side was installed at the same time and same way and it is dry as a bone. No smell of fuel in the leak remains either. I changed oil and before the leak was dark now the leak is fresh and looks golden like fresh oil. Any thoughts please??

[@LOW-BUCK-RANCH]

It's that line that goes from front of the driver's side of the block to the rear passenger side of the block by the turbo.. I have the same issue.. No one makes a video or seems to know what it is called but when your pulling and give er your cab is filled with burnt oil fumes I bet.. That's least my experiance..

[@Mhatter12]

Thank you, sir!

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

YW!

[@skimask5049]

my 1999 with 200k i leaks a tiny tiny no idea where its from not really a issue

[@justingonzales6839]

My 02 7.3 done leaked a gallon of oil in 7 miles

[@joeshow8815]

my 1995 7.3 done leaked 2 gallons of oil in 2 miles 2 days ago. Rustproofed entire undercarriage.

[@robertdistasio6715]

My 7.3 leaked out everything to the point of stall in less than 2 miles. I assumed the pan let go again but the valley is full of oil that poured down the back of the motor. Just got it back home and added 3 gallons of oil, no leaks yet. I'll start it in the am and see what happens

[@mikepryce7924]

Leak on passenger side where from need help ASAP

[@martyfarty1779]

I’m getting a constant flow of oil coming from under my icp sensor right on the oil rail, next to that engine hook. Any ideas?? Has a brand new icp.

[@ratchetstrapsandradials1048]

Oil galley plug riff raff diesel has a pack of 4 for like 3 or 4 bucks hope this helps this is what I did to cure mine

[@dieselboybc]

Leaky garbage. I hate my 7.3. Last one I had puked fuel and oil out the valley then onto the exhaust. This new 7.3 pukes oil. Time to order a adapter and flywheel for a 12v swap

[@nickmendoza254]

My 2000 f350 7.3 leaks oil from what I think is the oil cooler but I'm not too sure.... I cleaned it up and let it run to see but I still can't tell.... was thinking it is something with the hpop but not really sure.... it literally drips from where the big ground cables attach to the block on the driver side... any help?

[@robertbragg2380]

I changed my oil about 25k ago. I'm at 297500k+ . About 500 miles after oil changed Inoticed a leak. I got it up and see a stream running down the right side of the oil pan. Injist found the stream 10min ago. 3:44pm today. Any best guess to start looking? Thanks

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Its depends on what you are calling right side, drivers or passenger.

[@robertbragg2380]

Hey thanks. I started poking around and found the dip stick adapter was leaking. So I ordered a repair kit and fixed it over the weekend. What do y'all think of at-205 seal conditioner. Now my trani front seal is dripping. Thanks

[@AnatomyJane]

Whatever it is get it fixed by someone with as much experience with a 7.3 as possible. Ask and shop around. I'm almost at the 500,000 mile mark and nothing serious to motor or tranny. 2 starters, 2 alternators, 2 ac charges. My oil leaks have been nominal but getting worse and fixing them for another few 100,000 more miles. took 6 other trucks to do what this one has done. Keep it in good mechanical running condition with service and it'll run forever.