engine oil leak

[G M]

My ST '03 has its first oil leak after 98,000 not sure where it's coming from, I had it checked out and they said it was the front seal. Has anyone else had this problem with their ST? and where was the oil leak ?



Thanks

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

Freinds of mine that have the 4.0's in their Explorers have had the Rear main seal go on them. I haven't heard of the front seal going out.

 

[eric huskey 2]

The front seal is behind the crankshaft pulley. You will need to remove the fan shroud and serpentine belt. Then remove the crankshaft pulley using a pulley puller. Pry out the old seal and install a new one.

 

[Tom Schindler]

If it is the front seal, then it is leaking from the nose of the crank.





Tom

 

[EddieS'04]

If it is the front. Make sure you tell the parts house you dont want the factory seal. You may have a worn spot on the crank. There are replacement seals, that move the location of the rubber slightly. To a new spot on the crank.

 

[Johnny O]

I can't promise that it will work, but if you want, try Auto-RX before you take it apart if you want to gamble about $27. It worked on the Chevy van I used to have.

 

[G M]

where's a good place to get the seal replacement?