Dark fluid leak

tigerknight

Registered User
I forgot this - when I had the SC in Midas for an oil change and brake job, their inspection noticed 'a dark fluid leak' at the back of the engine housing.

I asked for more information and they said that it was dark which generally means oil, but that since they were unfamiliar with the details of the SC anatomy they did not want to tinker with it or give false information about what might be wrong.

Anyone know what this might be?
 
99.9% likely that it is engine oil. Either you or they spilled some when filling it, or a valve cover gasket may be starting to leak. You might check to make sure all of the valve cover bolts are tight. They can vibrate loose over time.
 
It could be your rear main seal. A very common problem on Fords in this time period. It is more of an annoyance than anything until it starts leaking real bad. I don't mind a few drips here and there but when it starts staining the drive way it is time to fix it.

Bob
 
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