Leak

[ZackSouthall]

i have a 1994 5.8L bronco. There seems to be a leak of some sorts but I can't locate it. It's to the right of the oil pan. Any suggestions? I also can't find the dipstick for my transmission fluid.

 

[Rons beast]

Hey Zack, Welcome.

Right and left directions can be confusing when speaking of the engine. Is it right side when sitting in the vehicle, ( passenger side)?

What color fluid are we speaking of?:

green= antifreeze

red= trans fluid

golden or (heaven forbid) black= oil

clear or redish= pwr steering fluid

The trans dipstick should be on the passenger side, near the firewall. It possibly could be hidden by the AC hoses.

Get back to us with some details and we will help track this down. 

 

[miesk5]

yo Zack,

Welcome!As RON ADVISED!

Here is the 96 Bronco-F-Series Workshop Manual (PARTIAL) by http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stjleft.htm

Same as your 94 and most earlier years exc. for OBD II, 4WABS (93-96); ABS 87-92), Air Bag (94-96) and a few other items

Section 03-00: Engine, Service

http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stjs300l.htm

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Engine Oil Leaks

When diagnosing engine oil leaks, the source and location of the leak must be identified prior to service.

Fluorescent Oil Additive Method

1.Add Rotunda Gas Engine Dye 164-R3705 or equivalent to the engine oil. Use 29.6 ml (1 ounce) of fluorescent additive in all engines.

2.Clean engine with a suitable solvent to remove all traces of oil.

3.Run engine for 15 minutes.

4. Stop the engine and inspect all seal, gasket and galley plug areas for leaks using Rotunda Oil Leak Detector 164-R0756 or equivalent. A clear bright yellow or orange area will identify leak. For extremely small leaks, several hours may be required for the leak to appear.

5.NOTE: For minor gasket leaks tightening the retaining bolts may resolve the problem.

Service all leaks as required.

Examine the following areas for oil leakage.

Underhood

•Valve cover gaskets (6584)

•Intake manifold gaskets (9439)

•Head gaskets (6051)

•Oil bypass filter (6714)

•Distributor O-ring

•Oil level indicator (dipstick) tube connection

•Oil pressure sensor (9278)

•Cup plugs and/or pipe plugs at end of oil passages

Under Engine, with Vehicle on Hoist

•Oil pan gasket (6710)

•Oil pan front and rear end seals

•Crankshaft front seal (6700)

•Crankshaft rear oil seal (6701)

•Engine damper keyway (damper to damper bolt/washer interface)

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Section 07-01A: Transmission, Automatic, E4OD

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Leakage Inspection

http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stj71a22.htm