Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) front cover leak

[SKnapp]

I just replaced my front cover and crank seal, cleaned every thing up, drove it, still is leaking oil up front. looks to be coming from between cover and p/s housing. what do i have to do to fix this leak? i should have taken housing off and changed that gasket too, but had no idea how to get all those gears off. any idea's?

 

[Dieseldemon]

Is it leaking on the drivers side down in front of the vacuum pump?

 

[SKnapp]

yes ,but it's hard to tell exactlly where- so much oil

 

[OPoole]

It's not the KDP it would leak right behind the fan.

 

[DoddR]

It's leaking behind the alumanum gear caseing and a head of your engine block,because the two metals expand and contrat at defernet temps. , and you will have to pull the cam. Yes it is a big job. If you plan to do it your self, buy a Dodge repair manual for your year truck and it will walk you throw it, plus the manual will be a helpful tool for all your dodge repairs. They only cost about $100 to $120 at your local dealer. Good Luck

 

[CumminsPower98]

Vacuum pump to gear housing leaks are common at least on the trucks I have dealt with. I just pulled mine and used a little RTV on both sides of the original gasket and it has been good for probably over 150k miles. I put a new gasket on my cousin's '97 with a new vacuum pump and it leaked so did the same RTV trick to it and it's all good now too.