Had a big leak in the van on the front of the crankshaft. Figured it was the seal, so replaced it. Still leaked lots. The oil was getting the timing belt slippery and slipping the water pump roller so it would overheat the engine.
Neighbour mechanic said it was coming from the front crankshaft cover. Is this likely??
2007-12-31 15:20:33 · 9 answers · asked by cf_fills 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would look at these, in this order:
1. Cam seal
2. crank seal
3. Oil pump
4. headgasket
5. oil pan
2008-01-01 01:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-10 18:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by freitas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... I have seen this a few times the best thing I can tell you for an easy quick fix is to locate the exact exit point on your oil pan (I know its trick). then go buy oil change stuff and some cheap break clean. 1.) Then drain your oil. 2.) spray the oil leak down with the break clean.(Also look for any oil leaks from the top of the motor that may leak down get them as well.) 3.) apply a good bead of rtv sealant around the leak use your finger to smooth it out and get it tied in good. ( This is were your choice comes in the better way would be to loosen the bolts and push sealant in there and torque the pan back down.) 4.) change the filter and add oil. Also for your belt. If there is that much oil on it spray it with break clean or change it likewise. As far as the timing belt slipping I don't know about that I have seen them jump a tooth and break but not slip possible thought. I would say more likely your your low engine oil is heating the crank in bearings >block> heads> overheating the bottom end is cooled/lubricated by the oil in the pan. If you got something else shoot me a question
2007-12-31 15:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by Bleed the Freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Year & Mileage? First thing "Steam Clean the Engine Completely Top and Bottom!" Sounds like several things Valve Cover Gasket-Head Gasket-Front Crank Seal Still Leaking-Read Main Seal, Etc.
2007-12-31 15:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to get it complely clean before you can see it, but look close at the front of the valve covers. and if it has a timing belt, that has to be changed after the leak is fixed. And make sure it's not the water pump but the anti freeze looks black after mixing w/ the dirt.
2007-12-31 15:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its very possible that is where its coming from,clean it off and start it and see if you can see where its coming from,there's two seals in behind the belt that it could be leaking from,either the cam seal or the crank seal,if i was you and i tore it down to repair it ,id replace both of them,it will save you a lot of problems later on with it,if one is worn out the other is about to go bad,good luck with it,your may Be a cam seal since its getting the belt wet with oil,have a good new years.
2007-12-31 15:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an easy answer to this problem that always stops the oil from leaking from the front crankshaft seal on the Dodge 3.0 and that is don't put any oil in the engine
2007-12-31 15:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by alanR55 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could very well be, or the timing cover could be split.
2007-12-31 15:25:35 · answer #8 · answered by missraven77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
front crankshaft oil seal if it's gone hard,all seals go hard when naff
2007-12-31 15:25:30 · answer #9 · answered by tugboat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋