Awhile ago I cannot remember which forum and which user name I had but someone gave me a list of the 7 most common spots for an oil leak on the cherokee's rear main was one valve cover was another and I cannot remember the rest if anyone know that would be great as i'm going to attempt a search, locate, and repair mission very soon any help would be great Thanks.

 

The oil pan gasket is prone to leaks and it's not easy to change. Mine became easier when I disconnected the engine mounts and lifted the engine about 6 inches.

 

The way i got my pan off was to disconnect my shocks go under the truck loosen up the two bolts on the tranny brace on one side first, then place your jack under the tranny jack your tranny up a bit enough for you to angle the pan out from under the truck on the driver side comes right out with jus a lil love Hope this helps jus got my 87 back on the road Im So frickin happy

 

Thanks guys I hear ya there rugger mine is sitting in my yard staring at me and looking sad it wants attention I just haven't had any time but I will soon i'm chompin at the bit to get er back on the road, right before I parked I had my exhaust done and hardly broke it in but soon I can't wait. Are there any other common spots I should be aware of while crawling around under there?

 

Oil pan gasket is not a very common place for leaks, but you have to replace it when you do the rear main seal anyways...

Most common are the valve cover, the rear main seal, and the oil filter adapter.

 

Oild filter adapter thats the one I couldn't remember, is that one fairly simple?

 

yes, and no...

you'll see...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/oil...r-o-ring-9625/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/oil...pter-fix-4338/
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...nt_O-Rings.htm

 

Sweet Thanks