Why does the area where the rear of my oil pan...
08-24-2009, 10:06 PM
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Year: 1995
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Engine: 4.0
If the valve cover is wet change deal or just tighten the bolts, DO NOT overtighten. Check the Oil filter adapter and pressure sending unit. These are 2 areas that leak often and are also the real leak. If you do the RMS first and one of these is still leaking, you may be in danger of commiting suicide.
If it is the RMS... How much oil are you losing? Less than a quarter sized stain in the am, Start planning the repair 4-8 hours, no hurry yet. A little wetness on the underside of the Jeep is just the automatic lube system in action.
If it is the RMS... How much oil are you losing? Less than a quarter sized stain in the am, Start planning the repair 4-8 hours, no hurry yet. A little wetness on the underside of the Jeep is just the automatic lube system in action.
and yes I may commit suicide if I did the RMS and it still leaked.
I will check the oil filter adapter as it has a LOT of sludge buildup on it, just changed the oil and used high mileage Valvoline with the seal conditioners but I'm sure that's just marketing hype.
08-25-2009, 12:15 AM
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if you do the RMS be sure the oil pan gasket is seated correctly in the main bearing cap. if not...
I just finished doing the RMS two days in a row. and it's not because I had so much fun doing it the first time.
I just finished doing the RMS two days in a row. and it's not because I had so much fun doing it the first time.
08-25-2009, 03:31 PM
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I had the same problem and thought it was my rear main seal. After a few minutes while the Jeep was running, I looked around and spotted oil was running on top of the starter and down on where the rear main seal will be. It was from my oil filter adapter seals. They usually wear out every 100k miles on it. Replaced that and no more oil leaks. It has 3 seals, advance and auto zone only carry one main seal. You need all 3.
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