02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

hi All,

My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
due to a mishap with a rock.

I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking again.
I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never stops.

Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
After that I am going to do it myself.

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

Hi John,
Have them fix your valve cover, too. Wipe the rear of your head to
confirm.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

John wrote:
>
> hi All,
>
> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
> due to a mishap with a rock.
>
> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking again.
> I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never stops.
>
> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
> After that I am going to do it myself.

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

Hi John,
Have them fix your valve cover, too. Wipe the rear of your head to
confirm.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

John wrote:
>
> hi All,
>
> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
> due to a mishap with a rock.
>
> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking again.
> I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never stops.
>
> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
> After that I am going to do it myself.

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

Hi John,
Have them fix your valve cover, too. Wipe the rear of your head to
confirm.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

John wrote:
>
> hi All,
>
> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
> due to a mishap with a rock.
>
> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking again.
> I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never stops.
>
> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
> After that I am going to do it myself.

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

If you paid them to fix it, let then fix it until they fix it right...


"John" <jstio@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:JfEWf.63$VX5.37@fe12.lga...
> hi All,
>
> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
> due to a mishap with a rock.
>
> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking
> again. I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never
> stops.
>
> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
> After that I am going to do it myself.
>

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

If you paid them to fix it, let then fix it until they fix it right...


"John" <jstio@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:JfEWf.63$VX5.37@fe12.lga...
> hi All,
>
> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
> due to a mishap with a rock.
>
> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking
> again. I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never
> stops.
>
> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
> After that I am going to do it myself.
>

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

If you paid them to fix it, let then fix it until they fix it right...


"John" <jstio@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:JfEWf.63$VX5.37@fe12.lga...
> hi All,
>
> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
> due to a mishap with a rock.
>
> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking
> again. I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never
> stops.
>
> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
> After that I am going to do it myself.
>

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

The valve cover is actually nice and tight.

That was redone 25,000 miles ago when the head cracked.

By the way, it only has 57000 on it now.


I will keep you posted.

JOHN
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:442B1425.875AB28F@cox.net...
> Hi John,
> Have them fix your valve cover, too. Wipe the rear of your head to
> confirm.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> John wrote:
>>
>> hi All,
>>
>> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
>> due to a mishap with a rock.
>>
>> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking
>> again.
>> I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never stops.
>>
>> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
>> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
>> After that I am going to do it myself.

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

The valve cover is actually nice and tight.

That was redone 25,000 miles ago when the head cracked.

By the way, it only has 57000 on it now.


I will keep you posted.

JOHN
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:442B1425.875AB28F@cox.net...
> Hi John,
> Have them fix your valve cover, too. Wipe the rear of your head to
> confirm.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> John wrote:
>>
>> hi All,
>>
>> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
>> due to a mishap with a rock.
>>
>> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking
>> again.
>> I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never stops.
>>
>> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
>> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
>> After that I am going to do it myself.

Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

The valve cover is actually nice and tight.

That was redone 25,000 miles ago when the head cracked.

By the way, it only has 57000 on it now.


I will keep you posted.

JOHN
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:442B1425.875AB28F@cox.net...
> Hi John,
> Have them fix your valve cover, too. Wipe the rear of your head to
> confirm.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> John wrote:
>>
>> hi All,
>>
>> My 02 TJ developed a leaky main seal after the Oil pan had to be replaced
>> due to a mishap with a rock.
>>
>> I just had the dealer repair the leak and the next day it is leaking
>> again.
>> I have heard rummers that once the 4.0 starts leaking, it never stops.
>>
>> Is this true? if now, how do I ensure it stops. I am going to give the
>> dealer one more shot (hey i paid my deductable they may as well fix it).
>> After that I am going to do it myself.