2.9 Oil Leak

JuJu1289 · 07-30-2009, 02:38 PM

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So ive just replaced the head gaskets along with every other gasket in my 2.9 87 ranger. Fixed my white smoke problem but now i have an oil leak(looks like its coming from the left side). Along with the oil im getting smoke strait from under the hood which is more than likely the oil burning. I thought it might be the valve cover leaking oil out but i took that off today and cleaned it very well and sealed the bolt holes with some RTV. Anyone have a thought before I take it to a mechanic?

arineod · 09-09-2009, 11:00 PM

what did you come up with?

poweranger84 · 09-09-2009, 11:35 PM

could possibly be the head. you might not of tightened one of the head bolts all the way. the same thing happened to my freinds neon. he replaced all the gaskets from the head up and had the leak

cocoasranger · 09-11-2009, 09:58 AM

Most likely the valve cover gaskets are still leaking. Sometimes it takes a couple tries to stop them from leaking. The oil drops onto the hot exhaust manifold and clouds of smoke roll out from under the hood. I could even smell burned oil in the cab with the windows closed on mine.

Search valve cover gasket on this site and you will find numerous threads on what to watch out for when installing them. I used rubber/cork gaskets, but would use the blue neoprene if I was to do it again.

07-30-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
JuJu1289 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Disturbing the Peace Posts: 113 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (1)	2.9 Oil Leak -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So ive just replaced the head gaskets along with every other gasket in my 2.9 87 ranger. Fixed my white smoke problem but now i have an oil leak(looks like its coming from the left side). Along with the oil im getting smoke strait from under the hood which is more than likely the oil burning. I thought it might be the valve cover leaking oil out but i took that off today and cleaned it very well and sealed the bolt holes with some RTV. Anyone have a thought before I take it to a mechanic?
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09-09-2009, 11:00 PM	#2
arineod Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Biggs, Northern CA Year: 1986 Make: Bronco II 4x4 Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 4" lift Used For: Everything Posts: 51 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	what did you come up with?
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09-09-2009, 11:35 PM	#3
poweranger84 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Year: 2000 Make: GMC Model: Slownoma Engine: 4.3 Class: 4X4 Used For: daily...pain in the ass. Posts: 130 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	could possibly be the head. you might not of tightened one of the head bolts all the way. the same thing happened to my freinds neon. he replaced all the gaskets from the head up and had the leak __________________ Tell me I can't...and I promise I will 1989 Metro, 1984 Ranger 4X4, 1991 Colt, 1986 Ranger STX, 1986 F150, 1994 Pathfinder, 1994 Ranger, 2000 Sonoma 4X4 LOUD LOW AND SLOW
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09-11-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
cocoasranger Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south central Pa. Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 545 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Most likely the valve cover gaskets are still leaking. Sometimes it takes a couple tries to stop them from leaking. The oil drops onto the hot exhaust manifold and clouds of smoke roll out from under the hood. I could even smell burned oil in the cab with the windows closed on mine. Search valve cover gasket on this site and you will find numerous threads on what to watch out for when installing them. I used rubber/cork gaskets, but would use the blue neoprene if I was to do it again. __________________ 89 Ranger 4wd std. cab, long bed w. 2.9L and Mazda M5OD R-1 trans. Manual 13-50 transfer case, 10 clutch and starter upgrade. Manual locking hubs, explorer leaf spring upgrade, 93-94 clutch master upgrade for better feel.
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