Still getting oil leaks?
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88Wrangles
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could it be coming from the oil pan gasket? It could be leaking in the rear....where it's sometimes hard to see/get to.
could it be coming from the oil pan gasket? It could be leaking in the rear....where it's sometimes hard to see/get to.
BigDaddys88YJ
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I agree with wrangles look at the rear of the oil pan. I had the same problem.
I agree with wrangles look at the rear of the oil pan. I had the same problem.
Bounty__Hunter
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Could be a clogged PCV/CCV system that is allowing crankcase pressure to blow seals.
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if it is an inline 6 check the back of the valve cover. I had the same problem and thought is was the rear main. only after changing it by having to remove the header and fuel system to get to it did I realize it was only the back of the valve cover leaking onto the back of the motor and dripping out right between the bell housing and the oil pan. I suggest getting a flash-light and after it has run for a bit inspect the back of the motor from under neath to see if it is coming from the top side rather than down low.
Danny
89 wrangler, 258, 727 transmission on 35 MT's with 15 X 12 rims and 7" of lift.
if it is an inline 6 check the back of the valve cover. I had the same problem and thought is was the rear main. only after changing it by having to remove the header and fuel system to get to it did I realize it was only the back of the valve cover leaking onto the back of the motor and dripping out right between the bell housing and the oil pan. I suggest getting a flash-light and after it has run for a bit inspect the back of the motor from under neath to see if it is coming from the top side rather than down low.
Danny
89 wrangler, 258, 727 transmission on 35 MT's with 15 X 12 rims and 7" of lift.
LVRockCrawler
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i second yj89 - check that valve cover! - i was about to swap out my rear seal when i looked at the v/cover and not only was it loose but some of the bolts had backed out so far that you could see thread... okay so that was my bad - dont usually consider v/cover bolts to be "routine maintenance" tightened them up and no more leak!
i second yj89 - check that valve cover! - i was about to swap out my rear seal when i looked at the v/cover and not only was it loose but some of the bolts had backed out so far that you could see thread... okay so that was my bad - dont usually consider v/cover bolts to be "routine maintenance" tightened them up and no more leak!
