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Author:  tjkj2002 [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:16 pm ]
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I'd guess almost 7 years with no major fix is doing pretty good for any vehicle.I spotted a oil leak when I removed my front diff months ago and been keeping my eye on it to see if/when it worsens,it hasn't but soon I'll be fixing it.The oil leak is from the head gasket,but only at the area where the head gasket surrounds the timing chain,not a huge deal yet but better get it fixed.It hasn't leaked enough over the last few months to form a drop,that's good,and I've been keeping a eagle eye on my oil/coolant levals.

Stupid Army,storing my KJ for 2 years was most likely the cause of this leak,took the best precautions but guess I'm not suprised.Below is a pic of the passenger side,it's hard to see but I put a yellow arrow to where the leak is coming from.
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Author:  CrossBones [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:56 pm ]
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Stupid Army? Shouldn't that be Army Strong?! :wink:

Well that will keep you busy on a day when you have nothing better to do.
Author:  Xodius [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:26 pm ]
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The Army Strong gremlins took their wraith on TJsKJ :D Luckily all they were able to do is jack up the head gasket....strong my butt! :D
Author:  sleeve84028 [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:22 pm ]
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Doesn't appear too horrible yet..

All the more reason to do a rebuild in the future.
Author:  jeepmedic46 [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:36 pm ]
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Will keep you busy,
Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:45 pm ]
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What is that silver piece with the two hoses coming out of it?

Haha, our 4.0 has been leaking oil from the rear main for years.. never seen the oil low though, its just a couple drips every now&then.
Author:  jeepkj02 [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:21 pm ]
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Jeepjeepster wrote:
What is that silver piece with the two hoses coming out of it?


Water pump??

Doesn't seem to be leaking too bad. How many miles do you have on the engine. What oil have you been using??
Author:  Albert [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:17 pm ]
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That's not a leak, she's just got a once a month dribble.......just put a band-aid on it and keep on wheeling it.....hehe
Author:  USAFCOP [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:44 pm ]
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Albert wrote:
That's not a leak, she's just got a once a month dribble.......just put a band-aid on it and keep on wheeling it.....hehe


I am surprised he let it go that bad... If you want anal for clean it is this guy!!! He preasure wased his jeep after every MOAB trail ride 2 yrs ago!!!!
Author:  JL Rockies [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:01 pm ]
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Yes, it's why I had no problem buying his front diff; I figured it had to be in much better shape than the one on my Jeep!
Author:  dieselenthusiast [ Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:53 am ]
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This calls for an emergency diesel engine swap. I feel a future CRD is in your future! :D
Author:  Guest [ Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:17 am ]
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At the risk of sounding stupid why would storing your vehicle for 2 years cause an oil leak?
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:49 am ]
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icarl wrote:
At the risk of sounding stupid why would storing your vehicle for 2 years cause an oil leak?
Dries out gaskets/seals.
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