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[Billy Boy]

I have a 1988 Bronco II, it actually belongs to my 15 year old daughter. I had the engine sealed. Even after sealing the engine, I have a small leak, at the oil filter adapter. I do not know the Ford 2.9 L six cylinder engine. The leak is a combination of the bolt, for the adapter and the seal for the bolt. Parts do not exist or I can't find them. What can I do to stop the oil leak?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Must be talking about this... right below the RH exhaust manifold.

Funny kinda... My 86 service manual doesn't have a procedure for Removal or Installation. It does list a torque spec for the adapter bolt though... 20-40Nm (15-30lbft)... even that seems suspect to me.

Did you try a Dealer parts counter for seals?

If they're truly unavailable... you may end up having to make your own. They have kits to do so. I've never been to far into a 2.9L... I just bought a Bronco II with one so that will probably change soon enough.

There are others here that are pretty well versed in these 2.9L engines that will hopefully be of more help. Just let your question soak a bit...

 

[Eddo Rogue]

Hey Billy Boy how goes it?

What do you mean by having the engine "sealed"?

Most oil leaks are from a gasket or seal, or at worst, a crack.

I usually narrow it down by cleaning the area and running it to where its seeping out from, then go from there.

Also sometimes replacing the seal or gasket won't solve the problem. you cant just bolt em down, or hammer in a seal, they are delicate, and a gorilla job will mess them up before they're in. Also sometimes the store will sell an old seal that has sat on the shelf too long and gone bad.

My ranger leaks, but so little that I just live with it and check the oil lol

 

[19Walt93]

The bolt in the center should have a copper washer on it and the base of the adapter uses an oring similar to the one on an oil filter. I've never used a torque wrench on the bolt but I'd go 30 lb/ft anyway. Just remember you're not tightening a lug nut, the bolt is a hollow tube. Also, keep in mind it's a 60's/70's European engine, if it leaks a little it's perfectly normal.