Oil leak
#11
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Re: Oil leak
The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
change mine every couple oil changes.
The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
Or it could be the rear main seal....
At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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jerryg wrote:
>
> Good evening to all,
>
> I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>
> Greg Ginn
gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
change mine every couple oil changes.
The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
Or it could be the rear main seal....
At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
jerryg wrote:
>
> Good evening to all,
>
> I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>
> Greg Ginn
#12
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Re: Oil leak
The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
change mine every couple oil changes.
The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
Or it could be the rear main seal....
At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
jerryg wrote:
>
> Good evening to all,
>
> I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>
> Greg Ginn
gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
change mine every couple oil changes.
The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
Or it could be the rear main seal....
At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
jerryg wrote:
>
> Good evening to all,
>
> I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>
> Greg Ginn
#13
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Re: Oil leak
The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
change mine every couple oil changes.
The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
Or it could be the rear main seal....
At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
jerryg wrote:
>
> Good evening to all,
>
> I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>
> Greg Ginn
gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
change mine every couple oil changes.
The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
Or it could be the rear main seal....
At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
jerryg wrote:
>
> Good evening to all,
>
> I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>
> Greg Ginn
#14
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Re: Oil leak
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
Holiday!
Greg
Mike Romain wrote:
> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>
> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> change mine every couple oil changes.
>
> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>
> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Good evening to all,
> >
> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg Ginn
down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
Holiday!
Greg
Mike Romain wrote:
> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>
> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> change mine every couple oil changes.
>
> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>
> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Good evening to all,
> >
> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg Ginn
#15
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Re: Oil leak
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
Holiday!
Greg
Mike Romain wrote:
> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>
> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> change mine every couple oil changes.
>
> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>
> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Good evening to all,
> >
> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg Ginn
down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
Holiday!
Greg
Mike Romain wrote:
> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>
> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> change mine every couple oil changes.
>
> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>
> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Good evening to all,
> >
> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg Ginn
#16
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Re: Oil leak
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
Holiday!
Greg
Mike Romain wrote:
> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>
> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> change mine every couple oil changes.
>
> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>
> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Good evening to all,
> >
> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg Ginn
down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
Holiday!
Greg
Mike Romain wrote:
> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>
> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> change mine every couple oil changes.
>
> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>
> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>
> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > Good evening to all,
> >
> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg Ginn
#17
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Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Front of the bellhousing is not a rear main seal. Check that valve cover
again, very carefully..
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> Holiday!
>
> Greg
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
>> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>>
>> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
>> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
>> change mine every couple oil changes.
>>
>> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>>
>> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>> >
>> > Good evening to all,
>> >
>> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
>> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
>> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
>> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
>> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
>> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
>> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
>> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
>> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
>> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg Ginn
>
again, very carefully..
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> Holiday!
>
> Greg
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
>> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>>
>> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
>> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
>> change mine every couple oil changes.
>>
>> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>>
>> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>> >
>> > Good evening to all,
>> >
>> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
>> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
>> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
>> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
>> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
>> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
>> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
>> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
>> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
>> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg Ginn
>
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Front of the bellhousing is not a rear main seal. Check that valve cover
again, very carefully..
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> Holiday!
>
> Greg
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
>> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>>
>> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
>> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
>> change mine every couple oil changes.
>>
>> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>>
>> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>> >
>> > Good evening to all,
>> >
>> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
>> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
>> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
>> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
>> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
>> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
>> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
>> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
>> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
>> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg Ginn
>
again, very carefully..
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> Holiday!
>
> Greg
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
>> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>>
>> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
>> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
>> change mine every couple oil changes.
>>
>> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>>
>> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>> >
>> > Good evening to all,
>> >
>> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
>> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
>> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
>> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
>> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
>> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
>> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
>> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
>> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
>> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg Ginn
>
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Front of the bellhousing is not a rear main seal. Check that valve cover
again, very carefully..
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> Holiday!
>
> Greg
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
>> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>>
>> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
>> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
>> change mine every couple oil changes.
>>
>> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>>
>> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>> >
>> > Good evening to all,
>> >
>> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
>> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
>> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
>> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
>> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
>> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
>> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
>> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
>> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
>> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg Ginn
>
again, very carefully..
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> Holiday!
>
> Greg
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
>> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
>>
>> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
>> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
>> change mine every couple oil changes.
>>
>> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
>>
>> Or it could be the rear main seal....
>>
>> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> jerryg wrote:
>> >
>> > Good evening to all,
>> >
>> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
>> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
>> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
>> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
>> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
>> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
>> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
>> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
>> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
>> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg Ginn
>
#20
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Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Thanks Carl, will do. I am glad I found this forum!
Have a good holiday,
Greg
Carl wrote:
> Front of the bellhousing is not a rear main seal. Check that valve cover
> again, very carefully..
>
> Carl
>
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> > down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> > it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> > here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> > everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> > Holiday!
> >
> > Greg
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> >> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> >> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
> >>
> >> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> >> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> >> change mine every couple oil changes.
> >>
> >> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
> >>
> >> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
> >>
> >> Or it could be the rear main seal....
> >>
> >> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >>
> >> jerryg wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Good evening to all,
> >> >
> >> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> >> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> >> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> >> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> >> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> >> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> >> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> >> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> >> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> >> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >> > Greg Ginn
> >
Have a good holiday,
Greg
Carl wrote:
> Front of the bellhousing is not a rear main seal. Check that valve cover
> again, very carefully..
>
> Carl
>
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1165770230.402199.197310@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input! The oil is dripping
> > down the front of the bell housing. I don't know much about engines but
> > it still appears to the main seal. I am going to take the advice of all
> > here who posted just to rule eveything else out. I really do appreciate
> > everything. I love this vehicle. Thanks again to all!! Have a good
> > Holiday!
> >
> > Greg
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> >> The oil pan itself can be leaking and running back. You might want to
> >> gently put a wrench on the bolts holding it on.
> >>
> >> The drain bolt's washer is 'supposed' to get changed regularly and it
> >> can leak. Usually they don't get changed. I have a box of washers and
> >> change mine every couple oil changes.
> >>
> >> The dipstick base can be leaking slightly and running back.
> >>
> >> The oil filter base can be leaking slightly and running back.
> >>
> >> Or it could be the rear main seal....
> >>
> >> At least the rear main can be done in the vehicle...
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >>
> >> jerryg wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Good evening to all,
> >> >
> >> > I just purchased a 95 Wrangler YJ. Has a small oil leak at rear of
> >> > engine. From what I've read, the usual culprit is a bad valve cover
> >> > gasket. Upon a visual inspection, and a quick feel behind the valve
> >> > cover and on top of the bell housing, I can detect no oil leaking. I am
> >> > guessing a bad main seal. Is this a death sentence for the engine or a
> >> > repair that can add many more miles of enjoyment? The leak is not that
> >> > bad now, but how soon should it be addressed? I am not much of a
> >> > mechanic, but am not affraid to tackle a repair job. Difficulty level?
> >> > The engine only has 72K miles on it. Is this a common occurance? Any
> >> > help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >> > Greg Ginn
> >