Oil under intake manifold??

lil666 · May 16th, 2007, 07:14 AM

I'm getting ready to install some mods, and upon looking a bit closer at the engine, I noted that there is a small pool of mostly dry oil sitting under the intake manifold on the top of the block. Is this common?

I've only owned the car since Dec, and I'm assuming it's been there since then, as most of the oil looks old. I'm thinking it could be when someone changed the oil, and was careless, or I could be something else. I'll try and get some pics today and post, but figured I'd see if anyone else has had this problem.

Thanks for any help.

Casper98GT · May 16th, 2007, 11:06 AM

yeah it is common actually. The 4.6/5.4/6.8 all have headgasket leaks. Weather it be on the back side of the head, or under the intake. And its most of the time oil, and sometimes coolant.

lil666 · May 16th, 2007, 04:39 PM

Ok... cool. At least it's nothing out of the ordinary.

Thanks for the info.

WAR-PARTY · May 16th, 2007, 09:13 PM

That is weird, my 01 with 99k on it is dry as a bone. look to find the leak, there is a problem, and it could be as simple as some moron that can't poor oil from a bottle.

lil666 · May 17th, 2007, 07:56 PM

I'm putting new plenum and TB on so I'll definately take a closer look.
Thanks for the input.

Casper, that sig is a riot.

May 16th, 2007, 07:14 AM	#1
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oil under intake manifold?? I'm getting ready to install some mods, and upon looking a bit closer at the engine, I noted that there is a small pool of mostly dry oil sitting under the intake manifold on the top of the block. Is this common? I've only owned the car since Dec, and I'm assuming it's been there since then, as most of the oil looks old. I'm thinking it could be when someone changed the oil, and was careless, or I could be something else. I'll try and get some pics today and post, but figured I'd see if anyone else has had this problem. Thanks for any help. __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

May 16th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#2
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,393 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah it is common actually. The 4.6/5.4/6.8 all have headgasket leaks. Weather it be on the back side of the head, or under the intake. And its most of the time oil, and sometimes coolant. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

May 16th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#3
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok... cool. At least it's nothing out of the ordinary. Thanks for the info. __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

May 16th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#4
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,700 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	That is weird, my 01 with 99k on it is dry as a bone. look to find the leak, there is a problem, and it could be as simple as some moron that can't poor oil from a bottle. __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

May 17th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#5
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm putting new plenum and TB on so I'll definately take a closer look. Thanks for the input. Casper, that sig is a riot. __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

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