oil leak

1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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94TBIRDMAN
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my name is chris and i have a 94 tbird v8 sohc 4.6l and i have an oil leak...i think it is coming from the sending unit, or the gasket, but i'm still unsure....can you help?
Mar 29, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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May sound stupid but if you will clean the area with Purple Power (or a like cleaner) Rinse it well (Do not get the PP on your exterior paint), and let it completely dry. Then run/ drive it just enough to make it leak.....can you see the origin? If not, sprinkle some flour around the area and Blow away the excess (Dry) with compressed air from a distance, as not to disturb the oils path. Can you find it now? I hope this helps--The Medic
Mar 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM
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