Went to change my oil pan gasket and there was a weird seal that didnt fit right . Now it leaks like crazy the seal was in the rear of the pan, it fit the pan but was real hard to get on now it leaks really bad was I supposed to take seal out? Because I didn't see 1 please help

 

If it is the rear main seal then it is very important that it be in place and undamaged. Post a pic.

 

x2 if you can post a pic of the seal

 

Ok so it is the rear main seal it's going to the shop Saturday I will tackle some projects on the jeep but not this 1

 

The RMS on these isnt to bad to do yourself. If you have the pan completely off then the RMS is pretty easy being you dont have to seperate the trans from the motor to do it.

I have a 96 and mine has a split seal, not sure if all of them use this seal.

 

they do all have the two piece rear main seal

 

i doubt you saw the rear main seal and made it leak by simply changing the oil pan gasket. you have to remove the rear most bearing cap to even see it.

My guess is you are having trouble getting the back part of the oil pan gasket back in, it is a pain in the *** but take your time and you wil get it.

 

This could very well be too

 

Use dental floss to tie the gasket to the pan through the little bolt holes. Do it to like every other bolt hole than when you put half of the bolts in pull out the floss

 

Good call.

Now that I think of it, you are probably correct. I completely forgot about removing that rear bearing cap... must have been a brain fart, I pictured the lower portion of the RMS on the oil pan.

But, if you still have the pan off it might be a good time to replace the RMS. My oil pan was a real pain to remove, definitely don't want to do it again if I don't have to.

 

Ok so what's the best way to replace the RMS because I'm Gona do it at the house I'm nervous but oh we'll so would y'all mind walking me through it step by step.. 1988 jeep Cherokee chief 4x4 4.0 Rear Main Seal Replacement you guys are my only source of jeep knowledge... Everyone I know rides Chevy and pick on me for sticking to my jeep f$(k them I love my jeep even with troubles

 

two words ...you tube...

 

I had to loosen up my starter cuz I had a stock lift and I don't got very much ground clearance but don't take it off!!!!