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    Greetings Everyone,

    I have a oil leak and I am pretty sure it is coming from the oil filter insert-to-engine block adapter ( I am also loosing coolant at a rate of about a gallon for every 1.5 weeks) I could really use some input.

    2002 Grand Marquis
    4.6L SOHC "W" VIN
    130K miles
    LSE Trim

    I am looking for a procedure to do this with as little pain as possible. for instance..would it be easier to jerk the wheel off for easier access? from what I have read, from similar post in other forums, the procedure is pretty much straight forward. All advice is helpful and is appreciated
    In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory, In practice there is.....


    My Rides:

    01 F-150
    02 MGM

    My Project:
    55 Packard

    #2
    the oil filter adapter tends to warp and can cause all the issues you're having. Check your oil, it may be milkshake. replace that part with the needed gasket and you should be golden.

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      #3
      Welcome! Does your LSE have the gear shift on the floor?
      '79 Continental Town Car
      '90 Crown Victoria LTD
      '94 Crown Victoria

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        #4
        unfortunately, no....lol
        In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory, In practice there is.....


        My Rides:

        01 F-150
        02 MGM

        My Project:
        55 Packard

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          #5
          excuse me..LS trim..not LSE
          In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory, In practice there is.....


          My Rides:

          01 F-150
          02 MGM

          My Project:
          55 Packard

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            #6
            is there a torque pattern for the three bolts that hold the adapter on? I know the torque value is between 15 and 22 ftlbs.
            In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory, In practice there is.....


            My Rides:

            01 F-150
            02 MGM

            My Project:
            55 Packard

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              #7
              What torque pattern could there possibly be? It's only 3 bolts. You could probably bs your way into a clockwise or counter-clockwise answer for whichever you wanted to use.

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              '80 Town Coupé
              '84 Towncar - Teh Cobra TC, 408w powered
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                #8
                Hi Sonar_91

                How deep would the sea be if there weren't sponges?

                Regards

                Dereck
                President and founder of The Turbine Wheel Appreciation Society and Little Debbie Cake Connoissuer

                Also "The Pondside Pain In Your Posterior"

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                  #9
                  There actually is a torque sequence....went to the dealer and the parts department printed it out from the shop manual....all 4 bolts....bottom, mid rear, mid front and then top.. it was a fun three hour job....oil leak appears to have stopped and the majority of coolant leak stopped as well. Think my heater hose is leaking though...coolant dripping from the back of the engine....slow drips....man I don't want to pull the manifold again...

                  Derek...thanks for the info in the link.....very helpful and good to know there is a source. As I stated I have the actual shop procedure for the Ford certified techs...I will be scanning it in and posting it as soon as possible
                  Last edited by sonar_91; 11-12-2013, 04:37 AM.
                  In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory, In practice there is.....


                  My Rides:

                  01 F-150
                  02 MGM

                  My Project:
                  55 Packard

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                    #10
                    Oil filter adapter?
                    Easy.
                    *Make sure you have a sutible container underneath it to catch the waterfall.*
                    Remove the hose. Let it drain.
                    4 13mm bolts.
                    Use a 10" 3/8 extension. That will help you.
                    Remove the 3 lower bolts. Then loosen the top one.
                    *Make sure you have a sutible container underneath it to catch the waterfall.*
                    Pop the assembly up, and let it drain.
                    Remove the last bolt, and remove the gasket.
                    I had to use a razor and clean up the block where the gasket goes. You want a nice flat surface for the gasket to mate too.
                    My gasket was like $7 from Advance. Or RockAuto. I cannot remember.
                    Assmebly is the opposite of removal.
                    Use anti-seize on the bolt threads.
                    Torque to 15-22ft/lbs sounds good.
                    Reservice coolant and oil systems.
                    Start engine, check for leaks.
                    Ops check good.
                    Keep on flying.

                    -ryan s.
                    08 Lincoln Navigator L - 233k
                    03 Mercury Marauder- 63k
                    97 Ford Crown Victoria HPP "Tank of Justice III" (TOJ3) - 194k -->578.9 miles on ONE tank of gas<--
                    94 BMW 325i Convertible - 135k
                    73 VW Super Beetle "Bunky" <----- Wifey's
                    12 Mini Cooper S - 90k <---- Wifey's
                    Originally posted by pantera77
                    Well my buddy tells him he knows exactly who loves buying shitboxes.

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                      #11
                      Wow. And then for some reason, I didn't see the last post where the OP did the job.
                      I feel dumb.

                      -ryan s.
                      08 Lincoln Navigator L - 233k
                      03 Mercury Marauder- 63k
                      97 Ford Crown Victoria HPP "Tank of Justice III" (TOJ3) - 194k -->578.9 miles on ONE tank of gas<--
                      94 BMW 325i Convertible - 135k
                      73 VW Super Beetle "Bunky" <----- Wifey's
                      12 Mini Cooper S - 90k <---- Wifey's
                      Originally posted by pantera77
                      Well my buddy tells him he knows exactly who loves buying shitboxes.

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