1997 Ford F-350 Oil Leak

1997 FORD F-350
182,000 MILES • 5.8L • V8 • 2WD
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I recently changed my oil in my truck. As I was pouring the oil in, from a 5 qt bottle, I noticed that oil began pouring from what appeared to be the rear of the engine. It took app. 3-4 qts before it starting coming out. It cranks and runs, but it skips. What could this be?
Apr 12, 2015 at 7:48 AM
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is the drain plug in? or oil filter in it? you'll have to look o rmaybe it's got a bad main seal.
Apr 12, 2015 at 12:43 PM
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I immediately checked the plug and oil filter. What is entailed in the rear main seal? What does it take to fix that?
Apr 12, 2015 at 1:07 PM
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the transmission has to be moved out of the way and the seal pulled out then a new one installed. the flex plate for the trans has to be removed as well . it's kind of a big job. but make sure that oil is n't leaking at top of engine and coming down looking like it's at bottom.
Apr 12, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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Where would it be leaking from the top, area?
Apr 12, 2015 at 5:50 PM
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cold be the china wall at back of intake or at the sides and leaking down. if it's coming from the rear main and it is a lot then there may be something like a bearing gone as well or the seal is heavily damaged.
Apr 13, 2015 at 7:25 AM