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Title: Nagging Oil Leak
Post by: 4x4Cowgirl on October 08, 2009, 04:44:07 pm

Alright, I have an oil leak on my truck, so I replaced the oil pan and bought a new rubber gasket, and it is STILL leaking...??? It's leaking right there at the rear seal of the oil pan, by the flywheel. I can't figure it out and I'm getting tired of taking off that oil pan lol. Any ideas of how to fix it?

Title: Re: Nagging Oil Leak
Post by: jaredts on October 08, 2009, 06:04:31 pm

Don't mean to sound stupid, but are you sure it isn't the rear main seal?

Title: Re: Nagging Oil Leak
Post by: 4x4Cowgirl on October 08, 2009, 07:49:55 pm

i dont really know, ill have to check that I guess

Title: Re: Nagging Oil Leak
Post by: VileZambonie on October 08, 2009, 07:55:31 pm

I would replace the rear main seal and verify that the pan gasket is seated correctly and properly torqued. They can be tricky but if done correctly be leak free for years.

Title: Re: Nagging Oil Leak
Post by: eventhorizon66 on October 08, 2009, 07:57:32 pm

The one-piece gaskets are less tricky.

Title: Re: Nagging Oil Leak
Post by: 4x4Cowgirl on October 09, 2009, 12:21:54 am

Yeah I got the reusable rubber one, its a one peice. It's rainin today, but tmrw i'm gonna try a little silicone with the rubber gasket.. and if its still leaking, then it aint the oil pan. time will tell