1999 Jeep Cherokee stubborn oil leak

Tiny
BOSSMAN1978
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  • 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 147,000 MILES
I have had an annoying oil leak for quite some time. I have replaced the rear main seal as well as the gasket. I also threw in a new radiator for good measure. I can't seem to get the oil leak to stop. I smell oil burning when I drive but I do not believe I am burning oil. Every time I change something or tighten something the oil is still found to have leaked onto the ground after a few hours time. HELP!
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 AT 7:15 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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After replacing the rear main, did that leak stop? Is the oil pan leaking? Also, is the valve cover leaking.

Finally, when you had the oil pan off, are you sure you didn't over tighten it? The gaskets can smash or crack if they are overtightened.

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 9:14 PM

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