12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps

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Old Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Lol... bring it to me ... done 100's of them ..
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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4x4manonbroke

Little too far away, I'm in norcal. thanks anyway.
 
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