01 Dodge Cummins Oil Leak; left side of motor

There is a tappet cover on the left side of the engine where the gasket gets old and rots

[@kellyclarke973]

Thank you for the video. I am in the process of checking for leaks. I am now doing my own work. As a single 56 year old female, I have been screwed over so many times.

[@newportsurfshop]

😂🤣😂 I have the same problem and this was the first video I clicked on. After looking at the name of the account I figured out that you were my welding teacher! I thought that truck looked familiar.

[@andrewchan9925]

Oh boy, so glad I found your video. For months I been trying to figure out where the hell the oil leak is coming from. Like u said on ur video, I thought maybe the rear main seal or oil pan gasket but realized it's coming from left side on top...somewhere on the side of the block but just couldn't pin point where. Thank you again.

[@danielhonea3281]

Thanks for the video, I've been chasing this leak for over a year! I'm so excited to get my cummins leak free for the first time in years!

[@rsl6767]

I was suspect of the tappet cover... when I viewed your post, I knew it was the cover leaking when you said it leaks "A LOT". 1 quart every few days. Just finished mine up.. Zero leaks. good video man

[@jptrustno1]

K now, I'm just gona say this straight up, sir thank u for this video, its straight to it, not any uh and um every 4th word spoken like a lot of other vids. Very very helpful info from a backyard man like myself. Thank u sir and thank u again. Did I say thank u?

[@edanielsss83]

Mine just took a dump. Thanks for this vid bc its gonna save me 700 bucks I got quoted to fix it

[@scottwilliams7403]

If I ever had a Bromance... you would be it. I can not empathize enough how much I am grateful.

[@MattMuckleroy]

Same area mine is leaking, behind the ECM on my 2001 2500 Ram. Thanks for the video.

[@dontrujillo1634]

I had a leak on same side but at an inspection port. Makes me wish I had the same gasket replaced that you did at the same time.

[@kenuber4014]

All good information. Yes, always replace the the cam sensor, and rebuild your vacuum pump too. pump is easy to rebuild and parts are readily available. Your truck will love you, you will love yourself and your truck for it!! Lol

[@07blackdog]

Just discovered this same leak on mine! Flowing out like a stream. Thanks for the video. Mess.

[@timothyball3144]

Thanks for the overview on this and the other things to change while there. I, too thought it was the rear main until I talked to the previous owner and he said it was replaced with the clutch. Well, I know things can happen and it could still be the RM, but it got me cleaning and looking more. I noticed lits of oil on the side of the block, oil washing down the front diff and a small stream coming from behind the starter. A bit of time on the Google machine and realized what it was. Now I wish I had fixed it when the other guy owned it so I could have been paid for it. Such is life... It sure will be nice to not have to put down a drip pan everywhere I go.

[@shirleymerrill7198]

great information.. thank you so much for sharing.. just helped me figure out where the heck mine was leaking.. THANK YOU

[@leonardorodriguez8679]

Entertaining, Helpful, so cool Thank you Great details can’t wait to replace my tappet cover

[@youngak47man1]

Awesome video mine has the same problem just bought the gasket from felpro and going to tackle this job soon Dodge dealership wants 5.5 hours plus parts for this at 105.00 per hour I said screw that lo

[@augustcrocker2975]

EXCELLENT VIDEO- a lot covered, well done

[@danielbrothers2914]

Man O Man... your video helped me ALOT.... THANKS.... JESUS BLESS YOU

[@ronmitchell8929]

I'm pretty sure this is my problem. I see oil coming down behind ps pump about the head gasket area. Relieved after seeing your video. Ordering gaskets. I might get a cam sensor if not too expensive. Thanks for the video. 😁

[@jimmungai1938]

My older first GEN dodge that gasket was leaking and hold the man I wasn’t even making 50 miles to a quart of oil less than that when I took my truck over to get worked on I had to put like 4 quarts of oil in to go 50 miles but anyway got it done good job though and tell the people like you said make sure that cotter key is pointing directly at 12 o’clock do not turn your pump at all hand don’t turn anything just pull the gear off like you said slap it back together and everything should be just fine for timing anyhow this is six in a row jim From Kennerdell a Pennsylvania

[@mannypuerta5086]

I replaced mine with a billet tappet cover. It has a o-ring, so it will resist an oil leak for a very long time. If one had to replace a failed VP44, I would certainly replace the tappet cover seal at the same time. Also, the Cummins vacuum pump reseal kit is only $35, so it might be wise to proactively reseal it at the same time. It is possible to remove the pump with the VP44 installed, but the process is easier while the VP44 is out of the way.

[@thasickest]

May your dodge cummins last forever!

[@mccoymurphy7665]

Awesome to the point stress relieving video. I thought for sure I had rear main seal or power steering leak.

[@markpickering8047]

You can replace your cam sensor without removing the vp44. It's a bit of a pain but I've done it a few times

[@pmitowski98]

I'm gonna try this project myself, thanks for video!!!!

[@busguy100]

I did it yesterday. Like he said no need to remove the back three fuel lines it is easy to move them a little to get the pump out and saves the problem of getting the last one out.

[@Kendoe0341]

I did this repair six months ago and it is a pain in the butt . I think mine is still leaking a bit . Mine let go suddenly on a trip going 85 mph.I didn't smell it I just thought the motor sounded differen,t so I pulled over lucky I always carry 1 extra gallon of oil with me that got me to the next town. I was wondering why people were giving me dirty looks as they passed me . It was like a 3/4 ton Batmobile laying down a oil slick. Everyone that passed me gave me dirty looks and had the windshield wipers running.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

lol🤣

[@grantsilzer4460]

same problem thanks for the info

[@rafathetrucker6935]

Great video man!!!

[@chilidog73]

Only other dodge I've seen in my color! :)

[@damiandelapp5490]

NOTE! While you have that all space consuming pump out and a ton of room you just might want to consider when was the last time the vacuum pump seal or power steering pump/hose’s were replaced..Im just saying, easy now not so easy later.

[@holtman2598]

Could it just leak a bit or not? You all seem to say "A LOT," but my leak is minimal

[@MattPritchard]

Maybe you don’t have the tappet cover leak.

[@holtman2598]

@Matt Pritchard dang, still on the left side, though

[@MattPritchard]

Oil from the tappet is toward the rear, another common leak is the vacuum pump, that leaks on the left side in the front.

[@danbergum2220]

Hey man awesome video! Thank you!

[@riclopez1627]

Great information. Thank you

[@MegaJfuentes]

Great video thanks for posting it on you tube..

[@BobElgin]

Great video, Im spending $1076.00 to get mine fixed, 700 of it is labor, the rest on the gasket and new Tappit cover, oil change. I was told that the cover should be new due to the warp when it starts leaking. im not a mechanic and just hope i didnt get screwed on how much im spending

[@MattPritchard]

Wow, that's a bummer, this repair took about 4 hours and cost me $18 for the gasket.

[@chrisnew2752]

Yes thank you

[@claytondonnel8719]

Mine leaks like crazy, had to park truck, using my other truck , crazy how bad they can leak, a quart every two days!

[@donalddraper929]

Great Job

[@SonyWiiplayXBOX]

Great video!!! Mine is leaking from the same place.

[@maxdefault1517]

Rear main seals arnt that hard. If you can take all this apart and put it back together you definitely can figure out a rear main seal. Trust me I wrench on things all the time.

[@mc8305]

that's my problem Thanks for posting !

[@trevormiller2781]

Is there any reason while having cover off to make any internal adjustments or have clearences checked?

[@MattPritchard]

Pretty sure all adjustments and clearance is checked at the rocker are on top.

[@onelove8810001]

You cam sensor with extensions I just did mine in about 20 minutes

[@calebgraham6914]

Changed my cam sensor without having to remove the vp44, took all of 5 minutes

[@bobbymcgee9477]

You don’t have to remove the vp for that stuff

[@MattPritchard]

At the time I was just hunting for the leak, I didn’t even know about the tappet cover. Nowadays the tappet cover leak is pretty well known.

[@theweldnman]

i am in the middle of the power steering pump and the vacume pump gasket replacement now guess while i am there should che k out this leak also. I too thought main seal

[@xmrrush8355]

I replaced my cam sensor last year on a 02 and you dont need to remove the vp44, its tight and your going blind but its possible,

[@savage22bolt32]

5:30 ? It took me longer. More like 16 -18 hours. (& I've been working on cars & motorcycles for >50 yrs)

[@Dalegasracing]

What's the reason for the leak?

[@MattPritchard]

oGResolution The gasket under the the tappit cover fails.

[@robertatwood2503]

Has anybody heard of the thing going out repeatedly and what would cause it about every every 8 months this thing has got to be replaced

[@johnnygavita]

Hope you figured it out by now but the comments above suggest a warped tappet cover

[@louisortiz9397]

Got to the job n neighbor said dam whos truck is leaking that! #€=! €^% $!÷×, took 2 gallons of oil to get home. Found gasket 35$$ n sum 5 $$ washers..probably a case, can of cope, n crush menthol n we be rolling...life without diesel...not happening

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Mine has vacuum pump leak and it makes a mess.

[@MattPritchard]

There’s an O ring on the vacuum pump that is replaceable, remove that bad boy and fix it for the cost of an O Ring.

[@pmitowski98]

well I take back thanks, this video was as useful as showing me how to change the muffler bearing!!! just a hint next time u decide to show a how to bid, maybe show people how you do it!!!!

[@brucerazor5202]

I’m lucky I have a 99 2500 Cummins and absolutely no leaks at all. 185,000 mi

[@wheelinndealin]

Fuuuuuuuuuck I have to get this done before Sunday and it’s getting cold

[@FallGuy2005]

Dude, clean the lens on your cell phone.

[@MattPritchard]

You clean it 😂😂

[@FallGuy2005]

@@MattPritchard You lack maturity. Someone tries to help and you retaliate.

[@Schwagg69]

@@FallGuy2005 he acts like someone who can't use his right arm

[@FallGuy2005]

The creator just wants people to pat him on the back and say good job, everyone gets a trophy He is too sensitive and any constructive criticism, he views as an attack.

[@richardnoggin8327]

1 year later and it's still the same, you people crying over a dirty lens. I never even noticed it til you cried about it, can you say soft!?!? 😂 Move along and keep your options to yourself.

[@johnmoehlenbrock2286]

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