The Ford Barn

BILLF/TRF · 05-27-2010, 07:20 AM

I came home last night after a 120 mile cruise and noticed oil drops all the way up the driveway, a little puddle in front of the garage door and then two puddles of about 4-5 inches across on the garage floor after the car sat for awhile. The drippings are basically from the little hole at the back of the oil pan but tend to drip off any low point at the rear oil pan (59AB engine). I have twice re-done the rear main seal and can't believe its leaking again--if it is the seal? I am wondering what else to do and if I should pull the engine and look again or just drive the rest of the summer and keep an eye on the oil level (it was down about 1/16 inch on the dip stick after the trip). Thanks for any suggestions.

05-27-2010, 07:20 AM	#1
BILLF/TRF Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Thief River Falls, MN Posts: 155	Frustrating Oil Leak I came home last night after a 120 mile cruise and noticed oil drops all the way up the driveway, a little puddle in front of the garage door and then two puddles of about 4-5 inches across on the garage floor after the car sat for awhile. The drippings are basically from the little hole at the back of the oil pan but tend to drip off any low point at the rear oil pan (59AB engine). I have twice re-done the rear main seal and can't believe its leaking again--if it is the seal? I am wondering what else to do and if I should pull the engine and look again or just drive the rest of the summer and keep an eye on the oil level (it was down about 1/16 inch on the dip stick after the trip). Thanks for any suggestions.