Whats the problem?

BIGISLAND7.3 · Jan 25, 2012

i have a problem , being that there is a slight oil drip on the bottom of the oil pan dripping from the drain plug. I have changed the plug numerous times so i don't think it can be the plug anymore, what else could be the problem , what else do i look for?.

Ad8 PRODIGY · Jan 25, 2012

My guess is the threads are shot on the oil pan. If you have replaced the plug thats all I can think of.

Tom S · Jan 25, 2012

I would suggest you get a fumoto valve, clean it all up really good with brake clean and use some grey permatex on the threads.

PowerStrokeEnginuities · Jan 25, 2012

Do you have the copper washer on there?

JDub · Jan 25, 2012

Is their any signs of it running down the sides of the pan? The dipstick nut on the side of the pan is very prone to leaking over time...

BIGISLAND7.3 · Jan 26, 2012

PowerStrokeEnginuities said:
Do you have the copper washer on there?

yes there is a copper washer.

Powerstroked162 · Jan 26, 2012

JDub said:
Is their any signs of it running down the sides of the pan? The dipstick nut on the side of the pan is very prone to leaking over time...

My thoughts.

BIGISLAND7.3 · Jan 26, 2012

PowerStrokeEnginuities said:
Do you have the copper washer on there?

yup got the copper washer on there.thanks

BIGISLAND7.3 · Jan 26, 2012

JDub said:
Is their any signs of it running down the sides of the pan? The dipstick nut on the side of the pan is very prone to leaking over time...

is this something that can be tightened down,or replaced? thanks

BIGISLAND7.3 · Jan 26, 2012

Tom S said:
I would suggest you get a fumoto valve, clean it all up really good with brake clean and use some grey permatex on the threads.

sorry,but, whats a fumoto valve?:doh:

ToMang07 · Jan 26, 2012

BIGISLAND7.3 said:
sorry,but, whats a fumoto valve?:doh:

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/m...re_Code=RRD&Product_Code=F111N&Category_Code=
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/m...ore_Code=RRD&Product_Code=F111&Category_Code=

Love mine! Slow flow, but no tools needed to remove the plug, no plug to drop, less mess, and easy to take UOA's.

Arisley · Jan 26, 2012

Is it a new copper washer? When they get old they will leak. I have put a dab of silicone on the threads of a drain plug before to seal on some bunged up threads on an old Chevy. It worked.

dietoremain · Jan 27, 2012

ToMang07 said:
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/m...re_Code=RRD&Product_Code=F111N&Category_Code=
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/m...ore_Code=RRD&Product_Code=F111&Category_Code=

Love mine! Slow flow, but no tools needed to remove the plug, no plug to drop, less mess, and easy to take UOA's.

Cant wait to put mine on, next oil change.. and that wont be long lol.

sniper_101 · Jan 27, 2012

Hate my Fumoto, leaks constantly and I'm not the only one with the issue. Waste of money IMO, changing back to a bolt next oil change. Won't get my suggestion for that one . . .

Like said, dipstick tube adapter is the most likely culprit, did the diesel o-ring kit on mine but it's leaking again, so another task come next oil change too. I think part of the leak on mine is the Loctite brand flange sealant the kit supplies, I'll use my trusty black RTV next time.