Oil leak front of engine
Diesel Fan
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Allen Texas
mine is leaking exactly like you're talking about. Mine is leaking from the pushrod cover. It's on the drivers side , behind the injection pump and the ECM on the block. I've been watching it for 2 weeks , can't take it anymore. I think the cover is cracked also. This thing is a real doll to get to. Might have to pull pump.
Last edited by plumberjack; Nov 13, 2013 at 06:38 PM.
Diesel Fan
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From: Allen Texas
boy doesn't she leak!!
Especially when the back 1/3 of the cover came off when I pulled the ECM off the block. I'm sick of the leaking , tearing it down in the morning. I should be able to pick-up checks in the afternoon , if it goes well. Not counting on it though. Lucky is not my middle name
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Montgomery, Alabama
i did order the tracer just to find out exactly what is leaking , I did hear some mention of the front cover bolts backing out so I will check that out as well , I would think it has to be the front cover of main seal the undercarriage is a mess from front to back and when parked it is dripping from front while running when I shut engine off it stops another reason I suspect front seal. After fixing all the other problems on this truck I finally have it running well and just ant to finish up this last annoying problem.
Diesel Fan
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Allen Texas
Well got it fixed. it was not all that bad . The oil leak was definitely the cover gasket. I appreciate all of the great advice. I have only had this truck for 2 yrs. Had an 08 after i wrecked my 02. It was a spectacular event in Dallas . Thanks Ya'll
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i had the same **** happen to me replaced the gasket and put everything back together drove about 14 miles and the same thing happend again. just did it again and sealed it this time but now i have 0 oil pressure at idle no leaks but no pressure wtf is going on truck has 330 000 miles i would guess oil pump a friend suggested trying a guage on the oil filter any ideas
Diesel Fan
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Allen Texas
oil leak
what about your oil pressure sending unit, if you replaced the tappet cover gasket. or the oil line that goes to the pump in front of power steering pump. Or the oil pump itself. I didn't have any pressure problems. 280,000 and 65lbs on oil pressure. But there is always something comes up OR down.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Blowing Rock,NC
Takes about 1 hour to reseal it. Can't believe dodge would try and sell someone a vacuum pump when there's a rebuild/reseal kit.
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