Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) finding an oil leak

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trucks leakin oil pretty bad. the ol' CTD marks its spot where ever i park it. its comin from the front of the motor some where and the fan just blows it all over and its making a mess. so what are some of the tricks that you guys have for finding oil leaks. i know some of you have run into this kind of problem and know some kind of trick or somthing to help me out.



thanks in advance



drew

 

[johnmoore]

Do a search on "vacuum pump oil leak" and chances are you'll find your answer. Seems the usual culprit is the seal between the pump and the back of the timing cover. I have the same problem and have ordered a repair kit to hopefull fix it.

 

[Todd T]

who did you get the repair kit from, John?

 

[johnmoore]

I ordered the one from www.fixinrams.com but there are others out there to get. Seems you can get a kit from Cummins that is much cheaper. Being as I'm out in the middle of nowhere I wanted to get a look (DVD) at how it was done. Then I will have an idea of what is in store for me or else chicken out and take it somewhere to get it done.

 

[justinp20012500]

Have you checked the draft tube??

 

[CumminsAholic]

Mine was leaking like that... It was coming from between the head and block right in the front of the motor. Head gasket... My coolant was pressurized too. It was tricky to spot, but once I seen it it was pretty obvious. Hopefully yours is an easier fix.

Corey

 

[mroodzant]

Possibly the front crank seal. I had to reseal this on my 97 12 valve annually.

 

[R-N-R]

I had to tighten the front oil pan bolts to stop a leak.

 

[JFaughn]

To find it find a shop that has the black lite to look for the leak, don'nt have to clean it even just put die in it run it use the black lite to show die, unless you have a tool jones like me, the lites that work cost a lot .