I have a 1988 cherokee 4.0. I just had the pan gasket replaced and the rear main seal. It is leaking oil still. the mechanic says it is leaking near the starter. That doesn't make sense to me. Could it still be leaking from the pan and look like it is from the starter area or is it something else. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it. I am stuck out of town trying to get home

 

check the o-rings behind the oil filter adapter also check the back side of the valve cover.Make sure all the bolts are tight also.

 

Yes it can,the starter is loacated close to the pan,if I recall your mech did the work correct?he should be able to retighten them or pin point the leak.

 

Oil filter mount o-rings, pn 33003970, 33003971, 33003972.

 

My husband talked to the local jeep dealer mechanic he said that if he used a neoprene gasket that you need to plug the existing front seal retaining holes in the timing chain cover with rtv sealant to insure a positive oil seal.
Our mechanic did not do that Could this cause the problem?

 

No

 

Ya.....check the oil filter adapter. My xj leaked from the pan, rear main, oil adapt. And valve cover. So if you knocked out the pan, rear main and valve cov. That's all that's left. Mine has not leaked since.

 

will try suggestions thanks.

 

Thought I would update you and let you know what happened. The bottom seal he put in backwards. So know wonder it leaked so bad. No more leak now. Thank you for all of your input