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In the past month I've posted questions on here about replacing the oil pan gasket and a couple other things.
So I bought the gasket and replaced it myself. I thought I did a good job. But the car still dripped a lot of oil over night.
So I took it to the Dodge dealer and had them replace the oil pan and gasket. The old oil pan was bashed in on the bottom from the previous owner. And it still leaked a lot of oil.
So I took it back. They told me that the oil was coming from the rear main seal. And the timing chain cover gasket needed to be replaced. And the water pump. On top of that I told them to replace the front valve cover gasket, and the driver side tie rod.
So the car is back in the driveway now. I haven't lifted the hood to look at anything, my wallet is still in shock. I really like the car. I think it is a low mileage car even though I can't be sure because the odometer stopped at 36,000. I have already repaired that. But it runs like a sewing machine. The transmission is smooth and tight. The suspension is nice since I replaced the shocks and struts and tires last year.
I've alread sunk three times more in maintenance on this car than I paid for it outright.
So far I don't regret it. Thanks again for the many helpful replies on all my novice questions.
So I bought the gasket and replaced it myself. I thought I did a good job. But the car still dripped a lot of oil over night.
So I took it to the Dodge dealer and had them replace the oil pan and gasket. The old oil pan was bashed in on the bottom from the previous owner. And it still leaked a lot of oil.
So I took it back. They told me that the oil was coming from the rear main seal. And the timing chain cover gasket needed to be replaced. And the water pump. On top of that I told them to replace the front valve cover gasket, and the driver side tie rod.
So the car is back in the driveway now. I haven't lifted the hood to look at anything, my wallet is still in shock. I really like the car. I think it is a low mileage car even though I can't be sure because the odometer stopped at 36,000. I have already repaired that. But it runs like a sewing machine. The transmission is smooth and tight. The suspension is nice since I replaced the shocks and struts and tires last year.
I've alread sunk three times more in maintenance on this car than I paid for it outright.
So far I don't regret it. Thanks again for the many helpful replies on all my novice questions.