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Oil Loss Problem #866252 02/08/04 07:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 19 Norfolk, VA C Chef Paul OP New CEG\'er
OP Chef Paul New CEG\'er C Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 19 Norfolk, VA	Hey guys, quick question. My 98 Contour Duratec, for some reason is loosing oil. It used to be that I lost about a quart of oil between oil changes. Now is seems that I am putting a quart in about every 2 weeks. There is no puddles underneath the car anytime, but there is oil coated on the backside of the pan (Where the plug is, but not on the plug) I am worried the it maybe a leak the would call for an overhaul, but I need to do something ASAP.) Please respond with any info Paul Bobadilla 1998 Ford Contour SE Sport V6 2.5 Duratec

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866253 02/09/04 12:14 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica... H HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er
HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica...	Could be bad cam seals, not sealing the oil letting it pass though.

Addenum to Oil Loss Problem #866254 02/10/04 10:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 19 Norfolk, VA C Chef Paul OP New CEG\'er
OP Chef Paul New CEG\'er C Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 19 Norfolk, VA	I see that the Front Camshaft Pulley has oil that drips down the side of the engine (The side with the alternator) Does anyone know how to change the Camshaft gaskets? Are they hard to do? A responce would be greatly appreciated. Paul Bobadilla 1998 Ford Contour SE Sport V6 2.5 Duratec

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866255 02/11/04 01:22 AM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ E eepals_dup1 CEG\'er
eepals_dup1 CEG\'er E Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ	A qt.in two weeks is a lot. You would be lucky if it is just the Crankshaft seal behind the pulley. Spray down the area with some brake kleen or the like. Then run the engine and look for the leak to appear while the area is clean. It probably is a combination of leaking front cover gaskets and oil pan gasket. The oil sending unit is a leaker also but thats located above the air conditioning compressor. I also have a leak that I have had since the car was new. I have never had to add oil between changes though (3000 miles). I have replaced the oil pan gasket (2 times, once by the dealer under warranty)and the oil sending unit. I now know the main source to be the front cover gaskets. I am not looking forward to doing that job, but will soon as the smell of burning oil through the vents is getting worse.

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866256 02/11/04 02:51 AM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 851 B brianl703 Veteran CEG\'er
brianl703 Veteran CEG\'er B Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 851	Originally posted by eepals: I have replaced the oil pan gasket (2 times, once by the dealer under warranty) What is it with the oil pan gaskets? I had mine replaced about a year and a half ago, and it's started to leak again. I gave the shop a Ford gasket to use, maybe the Fel-Pro one lasts longer? I bought a black light flash light for $10. As soon as I get it, I'll clean the oil off the bottom of the engine and all around and add some dye to the oil. And the power steering fluid, because I think that's leaking too (although it must be a slow leak as I never have to add any PS fluid).

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866257 02/11/04 03:41 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,176 Austin, TX. B btrautman CEG'er
btrautman CEG'er B Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,176 Austin, TX.	I was told by a Ford mechanic that sometimes these pans have to be replaced because of warping .... An ounce of prevention provides a pound of cure!

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866258 02/11/04 12:30 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 888 D dbird_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
dbird_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 888	or you can go to the Dollar Stores and get a black light bulb for $1.00 and put it in a socket and do the same thing with it...... and save the rest of the money.......

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866259 02/11/04 02:35 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 403 Canton, MI F fdunford CEG\'er
fdunford CEG\'er F Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 403 Canton, MI	Originally posted by brianl703: add some dye to the oil Where does one buy this dye? 96 Sport 2.0L - 190,XXX miles

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866260 02/11/04 03:05 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 851 B brianl703 Veteran CEG\'er
brianl703 Veteran CEG\'er B Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 851	I thought about that but I wanted something cordless and portable.

Re: Oil Loss Problem #866261 02/11/04 03:06 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 851 B brianl703 Veteran CEG\'er
brianl703 Veteran CEG\'er B Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 851	I know Pep Boys sells it and I've heard that it is available at Autozone. NAPA or CarQuest should have it too.

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