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Did a search on oil leak and there was way to much to read.
My Wifes 96 Zetec with only 80000 km (50000 miles) leaks in the center front of the engine. Been doing small drops during the night for a while, but seems to be a larger drip now when the car sits overnight.
Any sudjestions. Is this bad news in the long run?
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1996SE sports package, Duratec MTX No mods yet.
80K Kilometers.
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Wife has 1996GL Zetec ATX.
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My leak on the front center of the engine was from the valve cover gasket. Replaced it and all is well.
- Jim
Our yardbirds:
Belvedere, our '96 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L ATX, 85,000 and going strong
Spencer, our '03 Chrysler PT Crusier, 2.4L ATX, 28,000 and just getting started
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Thanks Jim,
I was leaning towards that myself. Did you do it yourself, if so was it a big job?
Any advice?
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1996SE sports package, Duratec MTX No mods yet.
80K Kilometers.
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Wife has 1996GL Zetec ATX.
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I replaced the gasket myself with a little guidance from the shop manual. The gasket I bought from a local Ford dealer is actually a large, pre-formed O-ring which fits in a groove in the valve cover. It was pretty straightforward, no real surprises. Just tighten the bolts down gradually from center to outside in what is referred to as "standard sequence" so that nothing warps and you get a good fit. I paid $23.04 US (including 5% sales tax) for the gasket.
I also used the opportunity to give the outside of the valve cover a good cleaning while it was off the engine.
I'll try sending you a PM with a picture.
- Jim
Our yardbirds:
Belvedere, our '96 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L ATX, 85,000 and going strong
Spencer, our '03 Chrysler PT Crusier, 2.4L ATX, 28,000 and just getting started
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Just one word of advice: don't use any kind of glue/gasket
maker when you position the new gasket in. It's not
necessary and it'd be a hell next time to remove the remnants
of the seal.
Also, if the engine leaks at the valve cover gasket, it can
be a sign of increased blowby/crankcase pressure.
Just for good measure, get the PCV valve replaced by the dealer.
They should do it for free (your car is below 60K mi) and it's a PITA to do it yourself.
Tiv
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my duratec has the same problem it leaks in the front center dont know why yet workin on it
98.5 Black SE ATX
S&B filter, SVT MAF, optimized SVT TB, mesh grille, removed orange reflectors, painted rear reflector, gutted pre-cats, optimized SVT LIM, 19lb injectors, resonator removed
cant afford an svt but lookin for 1 in nc
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Originally posted by tiv:
Also, if the engine leaks at the valve cover gasket, it can
be a sign of increased blowby/crankcase pressure.
Just for good measure, get the PCV valve replaced by the dealer.
They should do it for free (your car is below 60K mi) and it's a PITA to do it yourself.
Tiv
That was good advice on the PCV valve.
Thanks to everybody on the replies.
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1996SE sports package, Duratec MTX No mods yet.
80K Kilometers.
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Wife has 1996GL Zetec ATX.
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