Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel Removed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Crankshaft rear oil seal
- Rear main bearing cap parting line
- Rear main bearing cap and seals
- Flywheel mounting bolt holes (with flywheel installed)
- Camshaft rear bearing covers or pipe plugs at the end of oil passages
Oil leaks at crimped seams in sheet metal parts and cracks in cast or stamped parts can be detected when using the dye method.