95 XJ Oil Leak
 

My '95 XJ seems to be leaking oil from the rear main. I usually end up putting
in another quart between oil changes. It isn't that bad but does leave a spot
on the garage floor. Is the rear main seal pretty easy to replace or is there
some other miracle cure that might take care of it?
BNB7@aol.com

'95 Jeep Cherokee Country
'97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Re: 95 XJ Oil Leak
 

Approximately 11/16/03 11:12, BNB7 uttered for posterity:

> My '95 XJ seems to be leaking oil from the rear main. I usually end up putting
> in another quart between oil changes. It isn't that bad but does leave a spot
> on the garage floor. Is the rear main seal pretty easy to replace or is there
> some other miracle cure that might take care of it?
> BNB7@aol.com
>
> '95 Jeep Cherokee Country
> '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

The only miracle is to check the more common leak sources. Look
along the sides of the block [may be easier to see if you wash the
engine off] for wetness from oil. The valve cover gasket tends
to leak and the oil tends to head for the rear of the engine.
The mounting for the oil filter may also leak and look like the
seal.

If you have a place to work, changing the seal is more a matter
of care and cleanliness than high skill level. If you've never
done one, see if anyone here likes beer and lives near you.


--
My governor can kick your governor's ass

Re: 95 XJ Oil Leak
 

Approximately 11/16/03 11:12, BNB7 uttered for posterity:

> My '95 XJ seems to be leaking oil from the rear main. I usually end up putting
> in another quart between oil changes. It isn't that bad but does leave a spot
> on the garage floor. Is the rear main seal pretty easy to replace or is there
> some other miracle cure that might take care of it?
> BNB7@aol.com
>
> '95 Jeep Cherokee Country
> '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

The only miracle is to check the more common leak sources. Look
along the sides of the block [may be easier to see if you wash the
engine off] for wetness from oil. The valve cover gasket tends
to leak and the oil tends to head for the rear of the engine.
The mounting for the oil filter may also leak and look like the
seal.

If you have a place to work, changing the seal is more a matter
of care and cleanliness than high skill level. If you've never
done one, see if anyone here likes beer and lives near you.


--
My governor can kick your governor's ass

Re: 95 XJ Oil Leak
 

Approximately 11/16/03 11:12, BNB7 uttered for posterity:

> My '95 XJ seems to be leaking oil from the rear main. I usually end up putting
> in another quart between oil changes. It isn't that bad but does leave a spot
> on the garage floor. Is the rear main seal pretty easy to replace or is there
> some other miracle cure that might take care of it?
> BNB7@aol.com
>
> '95 Jeep Cherokee Country
> '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

The only miracle is to check the more common leak sources. Look
along the sides of the block [may be easier to see if you wash the
engine off] for wetness from oil. The valve cover gasket tends
to leak and the oil tends to head for the rear of the engine.
The mounting for the oil filter may also leak and look like the
seal.

If you have a place to work, changing the seal is more a matter
of care and cleanliness than high skill level. If you've never
done one, see if anyone here likes beer and lives near you.


--
My governor can kick your governor's ass