Looked on youtube to see what was involved in this operation and was surprised at how involved it is Oil passes through the upper pan to the lpop, and part of the gasket seals the lpo passage between the upper pan and bedplate Glad it?s covered under warranty
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My question is how common.
The upper oil pan leak stands as the most notorious issue affecting 6.7 powerstroke engines
We dive into symptoms of a leaking upper oil pan, discuss how to properly diagnose the problem, and share tips on how to avoid costly mistakes during the repair process. I just developed a leak and i’m considering doing this if it really does fix the issue. Causes of ford 6.7 oil pan leaks the ford 6.7 oil pan can leak due to several reasons, as reported by ford truck owners and enthusiasts The upper oil pan is a common source of leaks in the 6.7l engines, particularly on the front driver’s side
This issue has been reported by multiple owners and is considered a prevalent problem for these motors Many people mistake a lower oil pan leak or a rear main seal leak for the upper pan With the 6.7l, make absolutely sure the leak is from the upper pan before committing If it is indeed the upper pan, most owners have it done by a dealership or diesel specialist because of the complexity.
Oil thins out when hot and will leak easier
Oil is obviously going to get moved around the system more while running
