Dusty Conditions May Cause the Rear Main Oil Seal to Leak on Jeep Wrangler
Problem overview
Some models are susceptible to rear main oil seal failures in dirty or dusty conditions. As dirt and dust collect on the oil seal, the abrasion wears through the sealing surface. A spacer is used between the bell housing and engine that has a small slot in the 12 o'clock position. Filling this slot with RTV silicone and cleaning the seal area can help prevent damage to the seal.
30 people reported this problem
9 commentsJeep Wrangler vehicles with this problem
18 model years affected
Average mileage: 39,908 miles
(1,600 - 71,236)
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