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Oct 12, 2013 | 02:25 PM

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^^ true statement

Oct 13, 2013 | 02:52 PM

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If the adapter gasket doesn't fix it its probably the oil pan gasket. There are two pressurized ports integral to the oil pan that feed and return oil from the oil filter. I've seen these leak before.

if i have to pull the engine to fix an oil leak a stock engine won't be going back in. already looking for another 6.0.

Garrett

Oct 22, 2013 | 04:05 PM

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looks like this is my problem. talked with a friend about what is going to happen with the LQ4 build and it's on hold until my ford gets it's new engine. haven't even looked to see if i can lower the pan enough to change gaskets or RTV it. can i?

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Oct 22, 2013 | 04:09 PM

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I dropped the pan in my 4x4 tahoe in under an hour..just had to lower the front diff down. Id imagine its easier in a 2wd

Oct 23, 2013 | 08:51 AM

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Ya, you should be able to change it in the truck. A dab of rtv at the corners of the pan gasket is common but don't reuse the old gasket and be sure to replace the cooler adapter gasket at the same time.