Before committing to expensive work, also check for leaks from the rear of
the valve cover(s). A lot cheaper and easier to fix.
TonyC
----- Original Message -----
From: Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 10:34 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Oil leak
> It's not a cheap job. Transmission and torque converter must come out.
The
> rear main seals the back end of the crankshaft.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Leonard Price
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 7:00 AM
> To: Dakota-Truck
> Subject: DML: Oil leak
>
>
>
>
> I have a 98 DAK CC 5.2L Auto Transmission (57K Mi) and I have noticed that
> after driving I park it and there is a small oil patch on the ground
> underneath the oil pan, toward the rear of the vehicle. I crawled under
and
> checked the color and it is oil. It seems to run down from the area
between
> the oil pan and the transmission. I have been reading the posts on the
DML
> regarding oil leaks and felt that it may be the "rear Main Seal" If this
> is the case what is involved in fixing it. Does the engine need to be
> pulled does the tranny need to be pulled, Etc Etc. I will have it done at
> the dealer but would like to know what they are talking about so I don't
> look like a total idiot.
>
>
>
> Leonard A. Price
> lprice@consultronics.com
> ICQ # 144893
>
>
>
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