Oil leaking From Driver side

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Sport cherokee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Berkeley

• Jan 31, 2007

• #1

Few days ago I noticed smoke and a loss of oil but couldn't find any leaks. Today I found the leak but don't know exactly where it's comming from.
It located on the driver's side somewhere under the exhaust manifold.

Anyone know exactly where it's comming from? Will it be expensive to fix?

99 XJ 4.0

 

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peeweexj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Livingston, MT

• Jan 31, 2007

• #2

Get a flashlight and inspect further.

My only guess would be the valve cover gasket.

I don't think leaks are common in that area.

 

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Sport cherokee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Berkeley

• Jan 31, 2007

• #3

I'm sure it's not the valve cover because the leak is comming from under the exhuast manifold. And the exhaust manifold is spotless.

 

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peeweexj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Livingston, MT

• Jan 31, 2007

• #4

Are you sure it's your oil you see on the ground? Trace the leak on the block if there is any.

 

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Sport cherokee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Berkeley

• Jan 31, 2007

• #5

OK, I found the leak. It was comming from the power steering hose. I had to turn the steering wheel in order to see it squirting out.