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» Oil leaks from valve cover, intake manifold, and timing cover gaskets
Dodge Ram Wagon 2500
Report: Oil leaks from valve cover, intake manifold, and timing cover gaskets
Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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On the 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8 and 5.9L V8 the Oil leaks commonly from the valve cover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets (front and rear), timing cover gaskets, distributor O-ring, and the rear main seal area. Using fluorescent engine oil dye can be helpful in determining the source(s) of the oil leak.
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On 3.9L V6 and 5.9L V8 engines, the intake manifold gasket may leak and cause increased oil co...
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On the 3.9L V6 and 5.9L V8 the engine oil leaks at the distributor can be misdiagnosed as leaks...
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On the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 it is often misdiagnosed as a leaking oil filter gasket, the oil fil...
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Some transmissions may can turn on the Check Engine Light and set a code P1740, torque converte...
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The engine may exhibit excessively high oil pressure at cold start up. This may lead to distort...
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