Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Got an engine oil leak from above the power steering pump

[Forrest]

It looks to be coming from a plug. The plug, I think, has a couple inch long "rod" on it. This is located above the power steering pump, between the pump & the block.



Is this a timing plug, press in, o-ringed goodie?





tia,



Forrest

 

[Johnstra]

Yep, that's your timing pin housing. I know they can leak, but I don't know if the leak is usually at a gasket on the housing or through the bore the in sits in.

-john

 

[Willys]

Mine is leaking as well. I think its an o-ring or gasket? I'll try to look into it a little more, need to get this fixed...

 

[tareynolds]

generally the o-ring on the timing plug is the problem, but i have seen the gasket on the timing pin housing leak, not likely unless this has been changed before. try the o-rig first and make sure that the retainer ring is installed at the rear of the pin.

 

[Forrest]

generally the o-ring on the timing plug is the problem, but i have seen the gasket on the timing pin housing leak, not likely unless this has been changed before. try the o-rig first and make sure that the retainer ring is installed at the rear of the pin.

Thanks. That baby is really in there. How would you remove it?

 

[DieselMinded]

http://www.dodgedieseldatabase.com/pete_gould.htm



http://www.dodgedieseldatabase.com/vacuum_pump.htm



May help ya'



DM

 

[PToombs]

Reach in with channel locks or vice grips, get a good hold, and YANK! Or grab and tap with hammer or bar, etc. It is held in with a star washer, it holds good!

 

[Forrest]

Thanks DM & Pete.



This is gonna be a knuckle buster I tell ya.



So I'd better get the o-ring 1st ... Dodge or Cummins?

 

[Turbo Thom]

And put a drain pan under the area. It will drain a liytle oil.

 

[wtrenholm]

I've always picked o-rings and timing pins from the Dodge dealer, pretty cheap items.



Wayne