Chris Perren
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Coming out near dipstick
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oil leak????
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PoliceMonkey161
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It's hard to tell if it's coming out of the top of the dip tube or from the pressure sending unit? But since it's splattered on the pulg wires, I'd guess it's coming out of the top of the dip tube. I'd wipe everything down to see where it's coming from. If it's be pushed up the dip tube, you can start simple and replace/clean your PCV valve. Did you check your oil level? Did the oil get changed recently?
greg92jeepxj
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It looks like you may have a leaking oil pressure sending unit but It looks to me from the pics that the oil filter adapter is leaking . On the 4.0 litre , there is a hex shaped nut or a torx at the end of the adapter that unthreads from the block . Inside the adapter are 3 o-rings that should be replaced. These are typical and also cause oil pressure to drop some as well . I would say start there and see if and what still leaks before purchasing a sending unit . Some are pricey.
You must correct this leak before you cook that starter ! Something else to check is the vacuum control for the heater core hoses which is right above the starter . Drips from there can cook the starter too ! I would definately clean everything and check the crankcase breather as advised to make certain there is not excess crankcase pressure. While there is no PCV valve on the 4.0 , there is a crankcase vent system and should be checked. The valve cover is wet so yes , that is from pressure . The oil filter adapter and oil pressure sending unit are prime suspects but do not rule out excessive crankcase pressure. If it is wet around the dipstick , that may be contributing .
You must correct this leak before you cook that starter ! Something else to check is the vacuum control for the heater core hoses which is right above the starter . Drips from there can cook the starter too ! I would definately clean everything and check the crankcase breather as advised to make certain there is not excess crankcase pressure. While there is no PCV valve on the 4.0 , there is a crankcase vent system and should be checked. The valve cover is wet so yes , that is from pressure . The oil filter adapter and oil pressure sending unit are prime suspects but do not rule out excessive crankcase pressure. If it is wet around the dipstick , that may be contributing .
