Gap in tranny near rear main

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Combatcm

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Location

NJ

• Mar 21, 2007

• #1

I just found out the rear main is leaking. While I was down there I saw this gap in the sheet metal that is bolted to the front of the tranny. Is this bad?

 

Wayne Sihler

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Location

Maurertown,Va.

• Mar 21, 2007

• #2

Normal.
Wayne

 

XJPhoenix

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Location

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• Mar 21, 2007

• #3

It's not really an issue. The sheet metal is just a cover for the inspection hole/access to the TC bolts. Some folks ditch it entirely, but I wouldn't. If it bothers you, just tap it down with a hammer. Tap though, don't wail on it.

 

signman2007

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Location

Longmont co.

• Mar 21, 2007

• #4

I was leaking in the same place and thought it was the rear main seal as well but it turned out it was the valve cover (on the side that is against the firewall) that was leaking and running down the motor and making it look like the main seal. Also was told that, that is pretty common on jeeps....:dunno:

Combatcm said:

I just found out the rear main is leaking. While I was down there I saw this gap in the sheet metal that is bolted to the front of the tranny. Is this bad?

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Combatcm

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Location

NJ

• Mar 21, 2007

• #5

Thanks for the heads up, yeah I think it is the rear valve gasket, put my hand back there, lots of oil.

 

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menos

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Location

Moore, OK

• Mar 22, 2007

• #6

That 'gap' is actually to allow any fluids that get into the bellhousing to drain out.

It's there for a reason.