Oil Leak (uncommon for jeeps right? ;)
02-16-2013, 09:01 PM
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You just don't get it. How do you think a mechanic does it? How do the rest of us do it? Won't be covered instantly will it? Relax and monitor it and see where it's coming from BEFORE it's covered.
And BTW, this douchebag has offered you the most comprehensive, accurate, and easy to follow advice you could ask for. Even wrote a special write-up to address this issue for many others so it was at my fingertips to share with others. Perhaps parts of it are offensive to those who are over-sensitive, but it gives the OWNER of the Jeep, who is their with it, the tools they need for a proper diagnosis. Deal with it..
02-16-2013, 09:03 PM
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I don't have to deal with it at all. I've done all I can do . The rest is up to you. My Jeeps don't leak.............
02-16-2013, 09:04 PM
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Hate to be the noob interrupting the peeing contest but.......
All the gaskets/seals that Cruiser mentioned can be purchased for less than 50 bucks and be installed with minimal labor. Heck just replace them all, and if you still have an oil leak then start looking into the more costly labor intensive repairs such as R.M.S and oil pan gasket
All the gaskets/seals that Cruiser mentioned can be purchased for less than 50 bucks and be installed with minimal labor. Heck just replace them all, and if you still have an oil leak then start looking into the more costly labor intensive repairs such as R.M.S and oil pan gasket
02-16-2013, 09:05 PM
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That's fantastic, I'm doing my best to keep up with an 18 year old vehicle. As I'm only 17 and am not fully knowledgable on vehicles yet.
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02-16-2013, 09:16 PM
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What gaskets and seals are you talking about? In case I'm missing some. I have to replace the valve cover gasket anyways so besides that one lol and the oil adapter has new seals. Haven't checked the distributor but I will in the morning as cruiser suggested and clean it as another suggested.
Oil filter adaptor, sending unit, and distributor. Personaly I'd go ahead and do the vavle cover, and oil filter adaptor since you mentioned youd be changing the oil I assume youll be changing the filter too. Might as well go ahead and spend a few extra bucks and minutes. then clean the block good and wait to see what gets slippery first
I believe you mentioned that your oil sending unit was not hooked up. That dosent mean it cant still leak. Besides how the heck do you drive around not knowing if you have any oil pressure? Id go insane!
seriously you need to look into getting that fixed
02-16-2013, 09:21 PM
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Oil filter adaptor, sending unit, and distributor. Personaly I'd go ahead and do the vavle cover, and oil filter adaptor since you mentioned youd be changing the oil I assume youll be changing the filter too. Might as well go ahead and spend a few extra bucks and minutes. then clean the block good and wait to see what gets slippery first
I believe you mentioned that your oil sending unit was not hooked up. That dosent mean it cant still leak. Besides how the heck do you drive around not knowing if you have any oil pressure? Id go insane!
seriously you need to look into getting that fixed
02-17-2013, 05:12 AM
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You know the sending unit is about $30 at NAPA? Very easy to do its only 1 wire and just twist it off/on. By the way, it's next to the oil filter.
02-17-2013, 05:44 AM
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Makes sense and okay but its a slow leak, will it leak if i let it sit there. Also how am I whining? Im doing all the things your telling me to do. Even though your being an a@@ about it. Im 17, im not a professional mechanic. People have to start somewhere, Yes i got on Cherokeeforum to ask for help on an oil leak that ive had for a long time and I couldnt seem to find the exact spot it was coming from. My bad Ill make sure to replace every part that holds oil next time before i ask for peoples thoughts on what it could be. I asked SO I wouldnt be replacing parts on a quess. thanks for the help, Ill clean it and let it idle. Then quess on from there.
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02-17-2013, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by rmoore1031
You know the sending unit is about $30 at NAPA? Very easy to do its only 1 wire and just twist it off/on. By the way, it's next to the oil filter.
02-17-2013, 11:48 AM
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Cleaned it up down there (kinda) enought to where ill be able to tell. Replacing the valve cover gasket right now
02-17-2013, 12:29 PM
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Just a heads up, if my experience with replacing the oil pan gasket is anything like everyone elses be ready for hell. You'll want to rip your hair out and sell the jeep to by a prius by time your done.
Maybe that last part was an exaggeration but seriously, its not a quick in-and-out job.
Maybe that last part was an exaggeration but seriously, its not a quick in-and-out job.
02-17-2013, 12:53 PM
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use ur EYES age has nothing to do with intelligence so quit being a crybaby online and open up ur hood an use some common scence i hear 17 year olds have a little
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Originally Posted by MountiansRcool
use ur EYES age has nothing to do with intelligence so quit being a crybaby online and open up ur hood an use some common scence i hear 17 year olds have a little
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