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'93 4.0 OHV Oil Leak

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Old 08-08-2011
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'93 4.0 OHV Oil Leak

Can someone help me identify the cause of this particular leak? (ie: rear main seal or gasket?) Thanks.

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that doesn't look good.......clean it and identify exactly where it comes from......based on how the leak looks to me, looks like you could have some casting cracked somewhere....Not good...
 
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My truck looks about the same and I know the valve cover gaskets are bad. I have not checked the rear main, my oil leakage isn't bad enough to justify pulling the trans.
 
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Mine leaked oil, i put some engine sealer in it and a yr later no leaks.
 
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