Also, I think this is the culprit. What line is this? I thought oil cooler but I think I’m wrong.
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The thing with all the goo on it? Its one of the quick disconnects on the fuel line. Should be the return line since that appears to be passenger side of the engine. The goo is from a leak someplace else. The only thing that connection can possibly leak is gasoline.
The first pic I can't quite tell what you mean. I see a steering box, a lower radiator hose with oil on it, and another line that is probably one of the trans cooler lines, but it might be the power steering return line. I can't quite tell.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
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Was hard to get a pic, sorry. Meant to mention that the entire left side has no oil on it, just the drivers side. I’ll jack it up tomorrow and get all the way under so I can know for sure, but I still think its the oil pan because I see oil all along the right side and I don’t think anything from above would drip down in such a way, also already checked lower intake.Last edited by monotonorobo; 06-03-2024, 07:40 PM.Comment
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Yeah... need a bit of a wider view to see what's going on. I'd say power steering fluid (ATF type F) leaking from somewhere nearby to that mess. That was the usual culprit on my 88 MGM and my 93 CV.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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I didn’t even consider that it could’ve been power steering fluid, didn’t smell it and plus I do hear a whining when I turn my wheel all the way to one direction…Comment
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The pumps tend to be noisy so that doesn't mean a whole lot, but the return lines get petrified and it will seep around the hose. If its that, don't pull the hose off, slice it off. If you try and pull it off, fair bet the reservoir will crack. If yours is an original return line it will have a crimp on the steel line coming out of the box. You can cut the crimp off, remove the hose, and replace it with some trans cooler line. Use the clamps with the two ears and the screw that goes through them, not the regular worm clamp. They seal much better on this sort of thing.
also in that area is the oil pressure switch, just above the oil filter. Those go bad and leak through the switch sometimes.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
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This. Have also had the oil sensor leak issue on all of my pre 2000 vehicles... without exception.Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Yeah I’ve heard about the sensor, I thought it was on the other side of the pan. I gotta identify what brown fluid that’s leaking tho. Oh yeah, don’t know if it’s related or not and have no way to tell at the moment (ECM won’t talk) but I get an orange CEL light every startup after like 20 mins then it goes away with driving and might come back maybe one or two more times. Don’t know if the sensor would do that or not.Last edited by monotonorobo; 06-03-2024, 11:58 PM.Comment
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This the sensor? Covered in grease…
It made sure it was oil and not power steering this morning but I just stuck my phone down here rq to get a lookAttached FilesLast edited by monotonorobo; 06-04-2024, 11:34 AM.Comment
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That is indeed the oil pressure sender, it has a tapered thread so you can try tightening it a bit if it's not particularly tight. Or just remove it and put some sealer on the threads. A tall 27mm or 1-1/16" socket will work.Originally posted by monotonorobo View Post1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, "Maisa"
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Got it. I’ll tighten it and see if it still dripsComment
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If it's dripping through the sensor (typical failure), tightening won't help unfortunately.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Good to know, I’ll go pick up a new one.Comment
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honestly a good amount of time spent with degreaser and a pressure washer will do you a lot of favors here. Get all the old gunk off so you can see whats going on. After a while it all just turns into one big grease ball and its impossible to see where any leaks are coming from.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
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I will clean it up, but I think the oil pressure sensor makes the most sense, from what I’ve seen underneath and on the side. I got a new one and I can’t even get the old one out.. I used an air ratchet and it won’t budge for shit, I’ll mess with it tomorrow. How did any of you get this out without clearance issues? I think I’m gonna just take off the tray that holds the air intake that’s bolted on to the exhaust manifold.Comment
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