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

 

http://www.neow.org/rms1.html
http://tek-tonic.com/rearmainseal/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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

 

http://www.neow.org/rms1.html
http://tek-tonic.com/rearmainseal/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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

 

http://www.neow.org/rms1.html
http://tek-tonic.com/rearmainseal/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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

 

Thank you so much!
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> http://www.neow.org/rms1.html
> http://tek-tonic.com/rearmainseal/
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> 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

 

Thank you so much!
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> http://www.neow.org/rms1.html
> http://tek-tonic.com/rearmainseal/
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> 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

 

Thank you so much!
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> http://www.neow.org/rms1.html
> http://tek-tonic.com/rearmainseal/
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> 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

 

Greg,
Before you go to far, check all the valve cover screws for any loosening
that may have occurred.
Wipe everything as clean as you can and watch and see if the leak returns.

I have no experience with main seals, but I am confident that some of the
people here can address your questions.

remember to wave

paul
93 YJ


,"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165723360.290899.132760@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> 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
>

 

Greg,
Before you go to far, check all the valve cover screws for any loosening
that may have occurred.
Wipe everything as clean as you can and watch and see if the leak returns.

I have no experience with main seals, but I am confident that some of the
people here can address your questions.

remember to wave

paul
93 YJ


,"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165723360.290899.132760@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> 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
>

 

Greg,
Before you go to far, check all the valve cover screws for any loosening
that may have occurred.
Wipe everything as clean as you can and watch and see if the leak returns.

I have no experience with main seals, but I am confident that some of the
people here can address your questions.

remember to wave

paul
93 YJ


,"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1165723360.290899.132760@f1g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> 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
>