1997 Dodge Caravan Oil Leak

1997 DODGE CARAVAN
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ERICLISA
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I Just changed the engine in my van and the engine was removed from a parts van that I had with 80,000 miles on it. I put now cam seals in it rear main and distributor seal and valve cover gaskets on it and now it has a bad oil leak coming from the back of the engine where the head meets the block on left corner. what could have caused that because did not leak at all before I put all new seals and valve cover gaskets on it?
Dec 9, 2009 at 8:09 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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If you had no leaks prior the repair and now you do
have to recheck the work that was done
Dec 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM
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ERICLISA
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I have double checked it and had 2 mechanics look at it and they dont have a clue. I put a new pcv valce in it and was clogged up and still did not fix it. mechanic told me because I sealed the motor up with the new seals and gaskets now the pressure had built up and the pcv valve was bad and still no go. its definately coming from corner of head. could it be the head gasket leaking now with more pressure?
Dec 9, 2009 at 9:06 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Clean it then run it and check
yes suspect headgasket
Dec 10, 2009 at 5:54 AM
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