oil leak around dip stick

[Chopper Boy]

I have a 2000 ex 7.3 it has a oil leak around the dip stick I tried to fix it but no luck, so I took it to Ford they said it would be 1800.00 to fix it. They said they had to take out the motor to fix because they had to pull the pan Is this right? help me please!!!
Chopper boy

 

[BIG JOE]

Little more info ? is it where the dip stick >Tube< goes into the Pan ? If it is.. The Pan will need to be replaced and you DO have to pull the engine to do that.

Maybe someone has a "fix" they can jump in here with

BIG BIG bucks for a Shoulda Been Recal Item, IMO.

 

[Crumm]

To get to the nut and o-ring yes you have to pull the pan which requires pulling the engine. Some guys have had luck cleaning the area and covering it with silicone. Others have changed out the o-ring without removing the pan by using a stiff wire to keep the nut from falling in the pan.

 

[Chopper Boy]

I have tried silicone it worked for awhile 4 month I'll try it again I just don't want to pay that 1800.00! I just love this site I have done so many new little things & not planing to stop! the ccv,fpr shim,AIH delete & so on !So thank you Guys for all the help!!
Chopper Boy Helicopters that is!

 

[mille-ryan]

Welcome to the site and the X side Chopper

 

[CHPMustang]

Wouldn't the Ultra Black RTV do the job? I believe it's the most petroleum distillate resistant.

 

[mille-ryan]

It should work so long as you check out the temp rating and make sure the surface is very clean and dry.Also dont be shy about the amount ya use,lol.Aint gotta be pretty just functional.