Oil leak
12-16-2006, 08:40 AM
#21
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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
> >
12-16-2006, 08:40 AM
#22
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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
> >
12-16-2006, 08:45 AM
#23
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Re: Oil leak
How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
to rule it out?
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
> >
to rule it out?
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
> >
12-16-2006, 08:45 AM
#24
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Re: Oil leak
How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
to rule it out?
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
> >
to rule it out?
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
> >
12-16-2006, 08:45 AM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
to rule it out?
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
> >
to rule it out?
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
> >
12-16-2006, 10:27 AM
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Not really. A rear main will drip off the oil pan though, not off the
bell housing usually.
You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
running. Mine is bone dry back there.
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:
>
> How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> to rule it out?
>
> 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
> > >
bell housing usually.
You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
running. Mine is bone dry back there.
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:
>
> How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> to rule it out?
>
> 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
> > >
12-16-2006, 10:27 AM
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Not really. A rear main will drip off the oil pan though, not off the
bell housing usually.
You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
running. Mine is bone dry back there.
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:
>
> How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> to rule it out?
>
> 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
> > >
bell housing usually.
You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
running. Mine is bone dry back there.
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:
>
> How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> to rule it out?
>
> 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
> > >
12-16-2006, 10:27 AM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Not really. A rear main will drip off the oil pan though, not off the
bell housing usually.
You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
running. Mine is bone dry back there.
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:
>
> How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> to rule it out?
>
> 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
> > >
bell housing usually.
You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
running. Mine is bone dry back there.
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:
>
> How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> to rule it out?
>
> 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
> > >
12-16-2006, 11:04 AM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Oil leak
Hi Mike. Thanks for the in put. The oil is leaking down the back of the
oil pan as well as down the plate thats behind it, or the plate at the
front of the bell housing. Anyway I have bigger fish to fry seeing as
though I discovered last night that my coolant is not circulating. It
is in the shop as we speak having a new water pump put on. Thanks for
the advice I really do appreciate it. Have a good day!
Greg
95 YJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Not really. A rear main will drip off the oil pan though, not off the
> bell housing usually.
>
> You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
> as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
> at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
>
> If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
> the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
> an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
> running. Mine is bone dry back there.
>
> 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:
> >
> > How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> > to rule it out?
> >
> > 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
> > > >
oil pan as well as down the plate thats behind it, or the plate at the
front of the bell housing. Anyway I have bigger fish to fry seeing as
though I discovered last night that my coolant is not circulating. It
is in the shop as we speak having a new water pump put on. Thanks for
the advice I really do appreciate it. Have a good day!
Greg
95 YJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Not really. A rear main will drip off the oil pan though, not off the
> bell housing usually.
>
> You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
> as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
> at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
>
> If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
> the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
> an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
> running. Mine is bone dry back there.
>
> 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:
> >
> > How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> > to rule it out?
> >
> > 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
> > > >
12-16-2006, 11:04 AM
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Re: Oil leak
Hi Mike. Thanks for the in put. The oil is leaking down the back of the
oil pan as well as down the plate thats behind it, or the plate at the
front of the bell housing. Anyway I have bigger fish to fry seeing as
though I discovered last night that my coolant is not circulating. It
is in the shop as we speak having a new water pump put on. Thanks for
the advice I really do appreciate it. Have a good day!
Greg
95 YJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Not really. A rear main will drip off the oil pan though, not off the
> bell housing usually.
>
> You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
> as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
> at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
>
> If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
> the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
> an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
> running. Mine is bone dry back there.
>
> 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:
> >
> > How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> > to rule it out?
> >
> > 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
> > > >
oil pan as well as down the plate thats behind it, or the plate at the
front of the bell housing. Anyway I have bigger fish to fry seeing as
though I discovered last night that my coolant is not circulating. It
is in the shop as we speak having a new water pump put on. Thanks for
the advice I really do appreciate it. Have a good day!
Greg
95 YJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Not really. A rear main will drip off the oil pan though, not off the
> bell housing usually.
>
> You can take you Jeep out and play in the mud puddles splashing as much
> as you can, then drive it until the mud dries, stop and look carefully
> at the engine. Any leaks will show up plainly in the fresh mud.
>
> If you take a clean rag and wipe the engine head at the back just below
> the valve cover or right along the valve cover edge and come away with
> an oil stain, you have found a leak. These only leak when the engine is
> running. Mine is bone dry back there.
>
> 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:
> >
> > How do I know it's not the rear main seal? Is there any thing I can do
> > to rule it out?
> >
> > 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
> > > >