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Oil leak from the area near the oil filter

Tiny
PJROXX
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  • 1988 DODGE RAM
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
While driving or at a stop or after shutting off there is a leak that is a very thick stream coming down from the area near the oil filter? Need some good advice. Thanks
Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 9:59 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Are you certain it isn't the filter? Also, most times the oil pressure switch is near the filter. Check that also. However, if this is a 3.9L the switch is on the rear top of the engine. Have you checked valve covers to see if they are leaking?

Let me know.
Joe
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 10:15 AM
Tiny
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Good afternoon,

It sounds like it is leaking under pressure. The one spot that it could be is the oil pressure switch.

Roy
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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Hey Joe, thanks for you quick response. I checked the filter it was rather tight, it is the 3.9 so I do not know if the oil switch is still a possibility, my oil pressure always runs on near last tic mark. The valve cover gaskets could probably be changed, I just didn't think it would leak like a sieve from that?
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 10:19 AM
Tiny
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Hey Roy, was that diagram regarding the oil pressure switch for a 1988 Dodge Ram 3.9?
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 10:31 AM
Tiny
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That is correct. Very common area for the leak.

Roy
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks, I will replace it.
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

We are always glad to help.

Roy
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 10:41 AM

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