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Graditude & Questions regarding Gear Cover Oil Leak Repair

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I want to thank Mopar Man and all of the members that have shared their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom in our endeavor to maintain and perfect our Ram Cummins.  You guys have a real passion for these machines and your willingness to share and help strangers is a fine example of the type of individuals you are!  Cheers to all of you!

 

I have been learning from this site for several years, first as a non member and now as a subscriber.  If I look hard enough I will find the information I need to solve all the different issues I have taken on with my Ram.  The expertise and technical insight I have gained from all of you is beyond any expectations I ever had.  Some of the articles and write ups from Mike & W-T regarding electrical alone have left me thinking and re-reading those articles several times to fully understand the information they were sharing.

 

A couple of years ago I went after the oil leak at front crank seal and gear cover gasket, while in there I realized that the gear cover to block seal was leaking but I wasn't prepared to pull the cam and needed the truck back in use.  The leak has become worse recently and I hate leaving oil on the ground when I park.  Question #1  Must I completely disconnect and remove the injection pump or can I unbolt it from the gear cover housing after pulling the gear drive and remove the cover.  #2 If I remove the mounting bracket and bolt for the vacuum pump and power steering pump and unbolt from the gear cover can I leave vacuum pump and ps pump bolted together?  #3 What are the chances the tappet cover will start leaking in the future, no leak currently.  Just fearful that if I'm in this far for the gear cover leak should I keep going and do the tappet cover as preventive or just hope for the best.

 

I learned a long time ago that I would rather work on the Ram in the shop than on the side of the road and try to be proactive with preventive maintenance.  Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers!

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Ill tell you something. If its not leaking youve got real  problems something is very wrong. Would advice truck is parked for further evaluation. 

 

Ive had my valve cover off 5 or 6 times in 14 years ive had my truck. Its probably about the only place its not currently leaking.

 

I also find sometimes removing more stuff out your way turns into far less work than working around n through crap.

 

Welcome to the hen house or is it the **** show.  Idk

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Best to remove the VP44 to get the room. I've got an article on doing the tappet cover. You don't have to remove the vacuum pump or p/s pump. 

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Sorry for the lag in posting this I'm rather limited at times and try to do what I can being I'm at home with good internet its easy for me to get all the goodies out for links.

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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.