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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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That^^ with a throttle body clean first since it's new to you. Basics have to be done first.
Yea iv had it a while but havent ever done much to it. I plan on keepin it long term
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Start at the top. Maybe the distributor gasket? Oil sender?
I have a very slight leak now. What are these?
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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A swing and a miss. Strrrriikkke one!

Oh..thought you meant photo's,,,there is an O ring? on the dizy shaft, and sometimes the sender leaks.

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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Zach2610
I have a very slight leak now. What are these?
I would start with the valve cover gasket and then look at the oil filter adapter O ring. Those are notorious leakers on XJs.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KD4315
I would start with the valve cover gasket and then look at the oil filter adapter O ring. Those are notorious leakers on XJs.
Correct. Finding oil leaks does not require the credentials of a Master Technician, more those of a plumber. Oil, like other substances, flows downhill....... Grab a flashlight and put YOUR eyes on what's going on. You've been provided may excellent guidelines. And besides, we can't see your Jeep from here.
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Well, you already have it pretty clean. I'd bet on the dizy. Pretty sure it has an O ring, probably one you can get anywhere if you just take the old one in. (ace or the auto parts). If you make a mark exactly for the rotor, and be sure not to turn the engine, could be a snap.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by KD4315

I would start with the valve cover gasket and then look at the oil filter adapter O ring. Those are notorious leakers on XJs.
He did the valve cover gasket already if you would look back, so yeah the dizzy is a big possibility!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by KD4315

I would start with the valve cover gasket and then look at the oil filter adapter O ring. Those are notorious leakers on XJs.
Yup i got those already and they fixed 99% of the leaks
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Correct. Finding oil leaks does not require the credentials of a Master Technician, more those of a plumber. Oil, like other substances, flows downhill....... Grab a flashlight and put YOUR eyes on what's going on. You've been provided may excellent guidelines. And besides, we can't see your Jeep from here.
Yea i have it clean and dont see the oil pan gasket leaking so i was lookin into your other suggestions since i got the vc and oil filter adapter
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DFlintstone
Well, you already have it pretty clean. I'd bet on the dizy. Pretty sure it has an O ring, probably one you can get anywhere if you just take the old one in. (ace or the auto parts). If you make a mark exactly for the rotor, and be sure not to turn the engine, could be a snap.
My leak is very little so im just tryin to see where this little bit is comin from. Thanks
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ

He did the valve cover gasket already if you would look back, so yeah the dizzy is a big possibility!
Im gonna run it down asap. Thats my next guess thanks
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Originally Posted by Zach2610
My leak is very little so im just tryin to see where this little bit is comin from. Thanks
It's a gasket under the dizzy, but an o-ring could work.

Just for clarification: The mechanic originally misdiagnosed this as a rear main seal leak, right?
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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The main 3 items are the rear main, Oil sencer and oil filter asem. Take it to car wash and get some engine cleaner and spray it down. Look for the leaks top and bottom. If it is down by starter it is one or all of the 3 listed.
It happened to me.
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