squashman702
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Brighton, MA
I replaced my clutch/flywheel in my 1994 ZJ a couple of weeks ago, and did the rear main seal at the same time, as I was getting a couple of drops out of it showing on the ground. Had no issues with oil leakage until last week, when I was noticing a puddle 4-6" across when I parked the Jeep. Seal went in facing the right way, cap was RTV'd, pan wasn't leaking after running it after the initial install. I also torqued the pan down to proper specs (7 lb/ft on all bolts). I did notice a score/scratch deep enough to catch my fingernail easily on the main cap when everything was pulled.
Due to the leak, I pulled everything back apart over the weekend to redo it. Same deal, used RTV where it should have been, torqued the pan correctly, used extra care to try to get the pan gasket to line up with the rear main cap. I ran it for 15 minutes or so once it was done to get the oil warmed up, and noticed 1-2 drops of oil underneath, which may have been residual. I then drive the Jeep 20 miles or so back to my apartment, and leave it overnight (parked on a slight downhill) only to come out to a puddle about 4" across the next morning. Drove it again the next day on a short trip, and had nothing leaking.
I'm at a loss with the whole thing- I figured if I had botched the install of either the seal or the pan gasket, it would leak right away. VC gasket was done a while ago, and it is damp around the back of the VC, but not blatantly leaking oil. Oil filter adapter housing and oil pressure sender don't show anything more than being slightly damp around the sides. Any thoughts?
Due to the leak, I pulled everything back apart over the weekend to redo it. Same deal, used RTV where it should have been, torqued the pan correctly, used extra care to try to get the pan gasket to line up with the rear main cap. I ran it for 15 minutes or so once it was done to get the oil warmed up, and noticed 1-2 drops of oil underneath, which may have been residual. I then drive the Jeep 20 miles or so back to my apartment, and leave it overnight (parked on a slight downhill) only to come out to a puddle about 4" across the next morning. Drove it again the next day on a short trip, and had nothing leaking.
I'm at a loss with the whole thing- I figured if I had botched the install of either the seal or the pan gasket, it would leak right away. VC gasket was done a while ago, and it is damp around the back of the VC, but not blatantly leaking oil. Oil filter adapter housing and oil pressure sender don't show anything more than being slightly damp around the sides. Any thoughts?