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Not sure how I know about the inspection but I think it was from this forum back i the day. Luckily I've kept it up. Just got my rear main seal replaced under the warranty this past week. Saved me about $1300.
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Lifetime Warranty
OK I just bought my first JEEP 08 JK Rubicon with the 3.8L and it evidently had oil leaks. The engine has NEW heads on it and looks like it may have been out of the JEEP. New gaskets and sealant visible on heads, Timing cover, etc. I bought it from a used car dealer. Second owner cause I saw the original title. My guess is the work was done under the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty that is referenced above. Does that transfer to me? In any case the used car dealer also gave me a 1 year, 12k mile powertrain warranty but thats not as good as FCA Lifetime warranty in my opinion. And you guessed it, I have oil leaking, and gonna dye it this weekend to pinpoint the source/location. My bet is they did not replace the crankshaft seal when they they put the new timing cover on (evidently recall on that cover). I will update Forum on source of leak. did ALL 08 JK get the Lifetime Warranty or did it get purchased?
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Originally Posted by BrandonKTM
(Post 4338409)
OK I just bought my first JEEP 08 JK Rubicon with the 3.8L and it evidently had oil leaks. The engine has NEW heads on it and looks like it may have been out of the JEEP. New gaskets and sealant visible on heads, Timing cover, etc. I bought it from a used car dealer. Second owner cause I saw the original title. My guess is the work was done under the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty that is referenced above. Does that transfer to me? In any case the used car dealer also gave me a 1 year, 12k mile powertrain warranty but thats not as good as FCA Lifetime warranty in my opinion. And you guessed it, I have oil leaking, and gonna dye it this weekend to pinpoint the source/location. My bet is they did not replace the crankshaft seal when they they put the new timing cover on (evidently recall on that cover). I will update Forum on source of leak. did ALL 08 JK get the Lifetime Warranty or did it get purchased?
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The front crankshaft seal has very little pressure on it and rarely leaks. I doubt they didn't replace it, hard to get the oil pump drive to engage with the crank if you have the seal in place. Clean the area of the upper oil pan seal thoroughly. They tend to seep and it collects on the bottom of the cast drive plate cover. Often confused with a main seal leak, rarely the actual issue. Pan gasket replacement is a snap.
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Originally Posted by SoK66
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The front crankshaft seal has very little pressure on it and rarely leaks. I doubt they didn't replace it, hard to get the oil pump drive to engage with the crank if you have the seal in place. Clean the area of the upper oil pan seal thoroughly. They tend to seep and it collects on the bottom of the cast drive plate cover. Often confused with a main seal leak, rarely the actual issue. Pan gasket replacement is a snap.
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