Oil Leak behind oil pan
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Oil Leak behind oil pan
Hey Jeepers,
I have an 07jk and I have noticed a oil leak right behind my oil pan. In addition I noticed
a bit of oil on not all but most of my oil pan bolts. I figured the seal was old but the leak to the rear of the pan has the trans cover covering it up so I can not get a birds eye view. Any help out there or advice?
I have an 07jk and I have noticed a oil leak right behind my oil pan. In addition I noticed
a bit of oil on not all but most of my oil pan bolts. I figured the seal was old but the leak to the rear of the pan has the trans cover covering it up so I can not get a birds eye view. Any help out there or advice?
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Look for the source by tracing the residue to its highest point. Don't assume it's the rear main seal if there is oil higher than that.
I once thought my rear main seal was leaking. A close inspection revealed it was coming from the timing chain cover, and migrating to the back of the engine. I verified the source by cleaning off all the residue and looking things over every day or so. It was obvious where it was coming from.
I once thought my rear main seal was leaking. A close inspection revealed it was coming from the timing chain cover, and migrating to the back of the engine. I verified the source by cleaning off all the residue and looking things over every day or so. It was obvious where it was coming from.
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Look for the source by tracing the residue to its highest point. Don't assume it's the rear main seal if there is oil higher than that. I once thought my rear main seal was leaking. A close inspection revealed it was coming from the timing chain cover, and migrating to the back of the engine. I verified the source by cleaning off all the residue and looking things over every day or so. It was obvious where it was coming from.
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Look for the source by tracing the residue to its highest point. Don't assume it's the rear main seal if there is oil higher than that.
I once thought my rear main seal was leaking. A close inspection revealed it was coming from the timing chain cover, and migrating to the back of the engine. I verified the source by cleaning off all the residue and looking things over every day or so. It was obvious where it was coming from.
I once thought my rear main seal was leaking. A close inspection revealed it was coming from the timing chain cover, and migrating to the back of the engine. I verified the source by cleaning off all the residue and looking things over every day or so. It was obvious where it was coming from.
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It looks like engine oil. And, he has a manual transmission.
Last edited by ronjenx; Nov 23, 2013 at 06:25 AM.