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Old 11-14-2013, 02:19 PM
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Hello:

I just discovered a oil leak thats pretty bad. The leak is just above the oil sending unit and off to the side of it. Looks like its coming from the side cover.Any quik fix known out there. Looks difficult from where Im sitting. Thanks




1995Dodge 3500 some mild bombs,auto, 435,000 miles, good runner. dually
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 02:22 PM
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Sounds like your Tappet cover gasket...

To replace the gasket you'll either need to remove the fuel injection pump or remove the head.
 

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Old 11-14-2013, 02:24 PM
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usually have to pull Injection Pump and a few things that r in the way ... not a fun job unless its a ISB ... aka 24v
 
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Old 11-17-2013, 05:27 PM
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then when you get the hang of it you can come do mine for me
 
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Lol... bring it to me ... done 100's of them ..
 
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Old 11-18-2013, 10:58 PM
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Little too far away, I'm in norcal. thanks anyway.
 
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