So I was working for the Forest Service in Arizona for the summer and instead of driving straight back to Jersey I decided to take the scenic route home. I'm in Eureka in Humboldt County California and my 4d55 powered diesel Montero's oil pressure has begun to drop. It also began leaking oil pretty bad out of the oil pan where I had a small leak before. I'm hoping that that is the cause of my drop in oil pressure as it is quite a bad leak now. It also may be leaking from the rear main seal. I don't want to blow my motor up 3,000 miles from home. I've been keeping the oil topped off, but the pressure still just isn't where it used to be and the leak has gotten really bad.
I can easily do an oil pan and rear main seal myself, but on the road I have no where to do it. I'd be willing to pay a shop to do it if I can't find somewhere to do it myself, but I figured I'd ask...
I was hoping someone in the area here knows diesels or motors in general and could maybe call me and share some advice or maybe share a place to turn a couple wrenches for a day to get my leaks fixed. I'm willing to pay a rental fee or something for using your driveway/garage and jack/hoist. I'd be happy if you had a recommendation of a shop that would have the time to help me fix or diagnose the problems too, the two places I've been to in Eureka are busy and didn't have the time to really help me. I'm at a coffee shop now on a laptop, but phone is the best way to contact me if you are able to offer any help or recommendations or where to go for a hand or a good garage. 856-287-7412. Thanks for whatever you can offer me!
- doug
I can easily do an oil pan and rear main seal myself, but on the road I have no where to do it. I'd be willing to pay a shop to do it if I can't find somewhere to do it myself, but I figured I'd ask...
I was hoping someone in the area here knows diesels or motors in general and could maybe call me and share some advice or maybe share a place to turn a couple wrenches for a day to get my leaks fixed. I'm willing to pay a rental fee or something for using your driveway/garage and jack/hoist. I'd be happy if you had a recommendation of a shop that would have the time to help me fix or diagnose the problems too, the two places I've been to in Eureka are busy and didn't have the time to really help me. I'm at a coffee shop now on a laptop, but phone is the best way to contact me if you are able to offer any help or recommendations or where to go for a hand or a good garage. 856-287-7412. Thanks for whatever you can offer me!
- doug
