Mysterious Starting Problem
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I have seen any change of oil level on the dip stick. I have a slow drip from the remote filter hose. Good thing u mentioned the head gasket oil leak doesnt affect the performance since that must be it since the rear passenger section of the engine head is damp with oil.
Last edited by usafstud; Apr 20, 2012 at 06:46 AM.
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Its a common oil leak. There was a problem they say with the manufacturing process that makes it happen. when the robot that put the head on set it on it touched the dowel leaving metal chips. Ford issued a TSB about it.. No recall..
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I will take u up on that offer if u can mail it to me in a few weeks. I'm moving today to a new base 900 miles away.
I have seen any change of oil level on the dip stick. I have a slow drip from the remote filter hose. Good thing u mentioned the head gasket oil leak doesnt affect the performance since that must be it since the rear passenger section of the engine head is damp with oil.
I have seen any change of oil level on the dip stick. I have a slow drip from the remote filter hose. Good thing u mentioned the head gasket oil leak doesnt affect the performance since that must be it since the rear passenger section of the engine head is damp with oil.
Send me a PM. I'm moving in 2 weeks, I'll keep it aside
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From: MISSISSAUGA
i have a mysterious starting issue with my 98 4.2l. started up no problem the one day, next morning just went click no crank, replaced the starter and noticed the same wire corrosion, replaced the ground wires and tryed starting still the same click. so i figured my battery was dead since it was bubbled out replaced the battery when i tryed to crank it the starter went click and ground wires started smokeing almost instantly. the ground is not arching everything is connected but the 4guage wireing is melting like its 18 guage any ideas?