Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

Then its your valve cover like Bill said.
KH


"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:EcKWf.14558$6a1.14512@fed1read04...
> If your oil pan hit a rock it is most likely deformed at the rear lip
> right below the main seal. You probably never had your main seal go bad,
> but your oil pan is deformed now in that spot. Some careful hammering
> fixed mine.
> I did the same thing years ago to mine.
> Also once a 4.0 leaks it can always be fixed. Mine is an 88 with 200k
> miles on it and it has leaked in the past but is dry now. Whoever said
> that isnt much of a mechanic.
> KH
>
> "John" <jstio@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:gJHWf.294$e85.139@fe10.lga...
>> 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?
 

Then its your valve cover like Bill said.
KH


"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:EcKWf.14558$6a1.14512@fed1read04...
> If your oil pan hit a rock it is most likely deformed at the rear lip
> right below the main seal. You probably never had your main seal go bad,
> but your oil pan is deformed now in that spot. Some careful hammering
> fixed mine.
> I did the same thing years ago to mine.
> Also once a 4.0 leaks it can always be fixed. Mine is an 88 with 200k
> miles on it and it has leaked in the past but is dry now. Whoever said
> that isnt much of a mechanic.
> KH
>
> "John" <jstio@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:gJHWf.294$e85.139@fe10.lga...
>> 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?
 

If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...

just my 2 cents

Brian Moga
Waxhaw.Net

On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:

> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> Subject: 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?
 

If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...

just my 2 cents

Brian Moga
Waxhaw.Net

On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:

> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> Subject: 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?
 

If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...

just my 2 cents

Brian Moga
Waxhaw.Net

On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:

> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> Subject: 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?
 

I would think the point is he already paid the dealership to repair it and
they didn't.

Shouldn't they keep fixing it until they get it right?
(or refund his money)


"Brian Moga" <bmoga@waxhaw.net> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.58.0604041426220.12612@waxhaw.net. ..
>
> If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
> of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...
>
> just my 2 cents
>
> Brian Moga
> Waxhaw.Net
>
> On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:
>
>> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
>> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
>> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
>> Subject: 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?
 

I would think the point is he already paid the dealership to repair it and
they didn't.

Shouldn't they keep fixing it until they get it right?
(or refund his money)


"Brian Moga" <bmoga@waxhaw.net> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.58.0604041426220.12612@waxhaw.net. ..
>
> If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
> of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...
>
> just my 2 cents
>
> Brian Moga
> Waxhaw.Net
>
> On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:
>
>> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
>> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
>> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
>> Subject: 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?
 

I would think the point is he already paid the dealership to repair it and
they didn't.

Shouldn't they keep fixing it until they get it right?
(or refund his money)


"Brian Moga" <bmoga@waxhaw.net> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.58.0604041426220.12612@waxhaw.net. ..
>
> If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
> of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...
>
> just my 2 cents
>
> Brian Moga
> Waxhaw.Net
>
> On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:
>
>> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
>> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
>> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
>> Subject: 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?
 

If you went to a surgeon, and he screwed something up, would you keep going
back, until he "got it right?"

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:635a2$4432bbab$4831b233$17623@FUSE.NET...
> I would think the point is he already paid the dealership to repair it and
> they didn't.
>
> Shouldn't they keep fixing it until they get it right?
> (or refund his money)
>
>
> "Brian Moga" <bmoga@waxhaw.net> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.58.0604041426220.12612@waxhaw.net. ..
> >
> > If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
> > of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...
> >
> > just my 2 cents
> >
> > Brian Moga
> > Waxhaw.Net
> >
> > On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:
> >
> >> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
> >> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
> >> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> >> Subject: 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>


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Re: 02 4.0 Main Seal Leak?
 

If you went to a surgeon, and he screwed something up, would you keep going
back, until he "got it right?"

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:635a2$4432bbab$4831b233$17623@FUSE.NET...
> I would think the point is he already paid the dealership to repair it and
> they didn't.
>
> Shouldn't they keep fixing it until they get it right?
> (or refund his money)
>
>
> "Brian Moga" <bmoga@waxhaw.net> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.58.0604041426220.12612@waxhaw.net. ..
> >
> > If the CCV/PCV is clogged up the pressure at the top
> > of the engine will blow out the rear main seal...
> >
> > just my 2 cents
> >
> > Brian Moga
> > Waxhaw.Net
> >
> > On Wed, 29 Mar 2006, John wrote:
> >
> >> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:55:39 -0500
> >> From: John <jstio@optonline.net>
> >> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> >> Subject: 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>


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