Oil Leakage
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Oil Leakage
I have a 2004 Grand Cherokee and I got a small leak at the noted point in this picture. It's right by my oil plug.
1) What is this part called?
2) Can I replace?
3) How much would it cost me to get a mechanic to replace?
1) What is this part called?
2) Can I replace?
3) How much would it cost me to get a mechanic to replace?
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From: Blue Springs, MO
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Laredo
I have a 2004 Grand Cherokee and I got a small leak at the noted point in this picture. It's right by my oil plug.
1) What is this part called?
Bell housing
2) Can I replace?
Looks like an oil leak.. it could be running down from a leaky valve cover, a leaky oil filter adaptor, or the rear main bearing oil seal.
3) How much would it cost me to get a mechanic to replace?
The bell housing is only an adaptor to fit the transmission to the engine. It doesn't leak, but that's where the oil is most often seen when other areas are leaking (just cause it tends to run downhill) All Jeeps leak oil eventually. Unless it's a serious problem such as pools of oil under your Jeep's favorite parking spot, I wouldn't worry about it. Just check your fluids regularly (weekly at least) Hope this helps
1) What is this part called?
Bell housing
2) Can I replace?
Looks like an oil leak.. it could be running down from a leaky valve cover, a leaky oil filter adaptor, or the rear main bearing oil seal.
3) How much would it cost me to get a mechanic to replace?
The bell housing is only an adaptor to fit the transmission to the engine. It doesn't leak, but that's where the oil is most often seen when other areas are leaking (just cause it tends to run downhill) All Jeeps leak oil eventually. Unless it's a serious problem such as pools of oil under your Jeep's favorite parking spot, I wouldn't worry about it. Just check your fluids regularly (weekly at least) Hope this helps
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From: Houston, Tx
Year: 1998 SE 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It looks to be ypur rear main seal my man, as for the price if you take it to a mechanic I have no idea. Take it to a place you trust and get a quote. Good luck!
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From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
What color is the fluid? Transmission is red. By the looks of the picture, it looks like motor oil. It's probably coming from the rear main seal, valve cover gasket or oil filter adapter, none which you don't need to pull the engine to do, whether it's lifted or not
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just went and checked again and it's definitely oil that is seaping out of there. Like I said earlier, it's not seaping bad at all. It's been like that for almost a year now but just didn't know what fixing it would cost.
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From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
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Really depends on where you take it. I had my mechanic do my rear main seal, oil pan gasket, drain plug seal, serpentine belt, motor mounts, cooling system flush and replaced the thermostat all for $300. But I'm sure if I took it elsewhere, it could have cost me upwards of a grand. So it really depends who you know. I would suggest going around and getting quotes at a few different places if you don't have the tools to do it yourself
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Thanks alot. I definitely don't have the tools. Researching it sounds like the part is dirt cheap but it's a pain in the *** to fix and labor would be pricey. Like I said, It's been like that for awhile now and isn't leaking bad but I have a little money for some repairs on our vehicles so figured I would take care of it while I can.
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From: Eugene, OR
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.7 Stroker I6
i wish mine looked that clean underneath, even after washing and that it only dripped that much over a year lol
id start with the easy stuff, tighten the oil filter and the bolt for the filter housing and replace the valve cover gasket which is real easy.
id start with the easy stuff, tighten the oil filter and the bolt for the filter housing and replace the valve cover gasket which is real easy.
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From: Green Bay Wisconsin
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L High Output
Ok. I would check the valve cover. Why? Because even if you think it looks good. DOUBLE CHECK IT!!! You can tell if its leaking in the back because usually its all greasy and such. It can leak down to where you see the drip. Otherwise have fun fining a shop for the rear main seal.
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