Oil in coolant but no coolant in the oil. help

Brad95 · #1 10-10-2016, 05:31 AM

So I bought this truck a couple months back and have just been taking care of general things that need replacing, Brakes all around, Shocks all around, all the filters, plugs&wires, Fuel Pump, and a lot maintenance stuff. I know that it has a small oil leak because the kid I bought the truck from put a new clutch on it and i think he didn't replace the rear main seal when putting it back together. but thats no big deal because its maybe 1/2 a qt every oil change that it leaks. But the other day i looked at the radiator cap and there is what looks like mud all in there. I don't think it is rust because it is not very orange, it is more brown than anything. I also noticed that there is oil & coolant leaking from the front of the engine. I can't specifically describe where yet though, and I'm not sure what it would be from. Either Head gasket, intake gasket, or a combination of the two. I was told by the kid i got it from that they did the valve cover gasket shortly before i bought it from them (whether or not i believe them that they did it right or at all is another story) But i need some help trying to figure out what it could be or how i should determine what it is.

2006_FX4 · #2 10-10-2016, 08:34 AM

Pics?

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NoPower · #3 10-10-2016, 09:48 AM

If it is the front passenger side, its most likely coming from the gasket behind the timing cover. Very common on a 3.0. The antifreeze runs from the block through the timing cover to the water pump.

Brad95 · #4 10-10-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NoPower

If it is the front passenger side, its most likely coming from the gasket behind the timing cover. Very common on a 3.0. The antifreeze runs from the block through the timing cover to the water pump.

Yeah it is the passenger side, is it a common problem? Is that a hard fix? and I'll upload pics tomorrow when I get the chance.

Brad95 · #5 10-11-2016, 07:42 AM

It is near the top of the motor

rangeredge2014 · #6 10-11-2016, 09:32 AM

Yeah its common on the rangers and taurus 3.0 motors and on it being hard depends if you experienced with car repairs if you are its not all that bad

Brad95 · #7 10-11-2016, 04:52 PM

Do you know of any write ups i can look at? or what it is actually called? is it the timing cover gasket? or it it something else

Brad95 · #8 10-13-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NoPower

If it is the front passenger side, its most likely coming from the gasket behind the timing cover. Very common on a 3.0. The antifreeze runs from the block through the timing cover to the water pump.

is it the timing cover gasket itself or another gasket?

Brad95 · #9 10-18-2016, 12:51 PM

Bump... Can anyone confirm that my issue is the Timing cover gasket?

NoPower · #10 10-19-2016, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad95

is it the timing cover gasket itself or another gasket?

Felpro has a gasket kit that comes with front & rear timing cover & water pump gasket, with crank pully seal & sleave to go on pully. It cost under a 100 dollars.

Brad95 · #11 10-19-2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NoPower

Felpro has a gasket kit that comes with front & rear timing cover & water pump gasket, with crank pully seal & sleave to go on pully. It cost under a 100 dollars.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....138036&jsn=499 something like this?

NoPower · #12 10-19-2016, 08:32 AM

Yes But I thought mine came with 2 water pump gaskets. 1 behind timing cover and 1 behind water pump. both look the same.I could be wrong.

Brad95 · #13 10-20-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NoPower

Yes But I thought mine came with 2 water pump gaskets. 1 behind timing cover and 1 behind water pump. both look the same.I could be wrong.

would it be smart just to buy a new water pump, fan clutch, and timing chain and gears for when I've got it all apart or no?

Brad95 · #14 10-20-2016, 11:09 AM

And would this also be a good time for an Underdrive pulley?

LilRanger93 · #15 10-20-2016, 02:11 PM

Water pump is a must to replace with this. As for fan clutch, timing chain and gears, that is up to you. How many miles are on your truck?