redrider Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Got an oil leak where the housing bolts to the block. Would this be a relatively easy fix to do myself? I'm not sure if I would need any special tools. I'm confident I can do it myself, I just don't want to get a few hours into it, then realize I need tools I don't have. Any advice is appreciated. Thx. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30702-e7-oil-filter-housing-leak-easy-fix/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 No special tools. You can do it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30702-e7-oil-filter-housing-leak-easy-fix/#findComment-176245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Just keep dirt out of the oil passage. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30702-e7-oil-filter-housing-leak-easy-fix/#findComment-176255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The Mack dealer did the one on the '07 Rawhide Mikey wrecked,they had to tear half the motor apart it seamed to get to it,ended up costing me about $1000,mostly labor,I wasn't too happy at all. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30702-e7-oil-filter-housing-leak-easy-fix/#findComment-176288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrider Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 It sure looks like it's a time consuming job. There's what looks like a heat exchanger above it which looks like a pain to work around. Thanks for the replies guys, gonna get into it a bit this weekend. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30702-e7-oil-filter-housing-leak-easy-fix/#findComment-176290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The Mack dealer did the one on the '07 Rawhide Mikey wrecked,they had to tear half the motor apart it seamed to get to it,ended up costing me about $1000,mostly labor,I wasn't too happy at all.Sounds like an MP engine, now those are difficult. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30702-e7-oil-filter-housing-leak-easy-fix/#findComment-176530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 It sure looks like it's a time consuming job. There's what looks like a heat exchanger above it which looks like a pain to work around. Thanks for the replies guys, gonna get into it a bit this weekend.5-6 hours if Mack tech, maybe 8-10 for a first timer. To make installing the oil filter housing/ oilcooler easier, you can take 2 exhaust manifold studs, cut them down to an 1" long and cut slots on the tips. Ran them in the bottom holes with a screwdriver, install the gasket and housing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30702-e7-oil-filter-housing-leak-easy-fix/#findComment-176532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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