Timing cover gasket is leaking on a 2001 5.9 cummins engine

That is just about right.

drain the fuel, change the filter, add fresh diesel. cycle the key several times and see if she fires up. you might have to crack the injector lines to help in bleeding the air out of the system. the good thing is the vp44 injection pump doesn't know what its pumping and 2001 24v cummins do not have electronic injectors, so you should be ok.

ENGINE OIL ISSUES/ OIL LEAK

The oil is getting leaked from its running area. The oil pump has to be pressure tested by pressure test to confirm the leak and area of leak: -----

For step by step troubleshooting check the help links mentioned below: -----

Click the link below: -----

Water in engine oil?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/water-in-engine-oil.html

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Oil on spark plugs and car misfires?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/oil-on-spark-plugs-and-car-misfires.html

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High Oil Level on Dipstick

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/high-oil-level-on-dipstick.html

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Oil pouring out from left front of engine?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-pouring-out-from-left-front-of.html

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Common Causes of Car Oil Leaks?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/common-causes-of-car-oil-leaks.html

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Troubleshoot Car Oil leak?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/troubleshoot-car-oil-leak.html

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Kia Sportage leaking oil from oil pan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html

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Toyota Corolla leaking oil from timing cover?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-corolla-leaking-oil-from-timing.html
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Overfilling oil in engine?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/overfilling-oil-in-engine.html

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2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel: Oil Leak issues?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2000-dodge-ram-3500-cummins-diesel-oil.html

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How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pan-gasket.html
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HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PUMP
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pump.html
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HOW TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter.html
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HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (SENSOR)
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-switch.html
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How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
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HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC ENGINE TUNE UP-OIL CHANGE
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up-oil.html

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HOW TO RESET OIL CHANGE INDICATOR?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/how-to-reset-oil-change-indicator.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Battery and Oil Warning Light Comes ON?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-battery-and.html

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The oil is getting leaked from its running area. The oil pump has to be pressure tested by pressure test to confirm the leak and area of leak: -----

For step by step troubleshooting check the help links mentioned below: -----

Click the link below: -----

Water in engine oil?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/water-in-engine-oil.html

-----------

Oil on spark plugs and car misfires?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/oil-on-spark-plugs-and-car-misfires.html

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High Oil Level on Dipstick

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/high-oil-level-on-dipstick.html

---------

Oil pouring out from left front of engine?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-pouring-out-from-left-front-of.html

----------------

Common Causes of Car Oil Leaks?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/common-causes-of-car-oil-leaks.html

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Troubleshoot Car Oil leak?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/troubleshoot-car-oil-leak.html

---------------

Kia Sportage leaking oil from oil pan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html

----------

Toyota Corolla leaking oil from timing cover?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-corolla-leaking-oil-from-timing.html
-------------

Overfilling oil in engine?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/overfilling-oil-in-engine.html

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2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel: Oil Leak issues?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2000-dodge-ram-3500-cummins-diesel-oil.html

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How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pan-gasket.html
------------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PUMP
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pump.html
--------------
HOW TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter.html
----------------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (SENSOR)
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-switch.html
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How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
------------
HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC ENGINE TUNE UP-OIL CHANGE
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up-oil.html

------------

HOW TO RESET OIL CHANGE INDICATOR?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/how-to-reset-oil-change-indicator.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

ENGINE OIL ISSUES/ OIL LEAK

The oil is getting leaked from its running area. The oil pump has to be pressure tested by pressure test to confirm the leak and area of leak: -----

For step by step troubleshooting check the help links mentioned below: -----

Click the link below: -----

Water in engine oil?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/water-in-engine-oil.html

-----------

Oil on spark plugs and car misfires?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/oil-on-spark-plugs-and-car-misfires.html

---------

High Oil Level on Dipstick

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/high-oil-level-on-dipstick.html

---------

Oil pouring out from left front of engine?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-pouring-out-from-left-front-of.html

----------------

Common Causes of Car Oil Leaks?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/common-causes-of-car-oil-leaks.html

-------------

Troubleshoot Car Oil leak?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/troubleshoot-car-oil-leak.html

---------------

Kia Sportage leaking oil from oil pan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html

----------

Toyota Corolla leaking oil from timing cover?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-corolla-leaking-oil-from-timing.html
-------------

Overfilling oil in engine?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/overfilling-oil-in-engine.html

-------------

2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel: Oil Leak issues?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2000-dodge-ram-3500-cummins-diesel-oil.html

--------------

How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pan-gasket.html
------------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PUMP
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pump.html
--------------
HOW TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter.html
----------------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (SENSOR)
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-switch.html
-------------
How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
------------
HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC ENGINE TUNE UP-OIL CHANGE
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up-oil.html

------------

HOW TO RESET OIL CHANGE INDICATOR?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/how-to-reset-oil-change-indicator.html

-------------

These details will help.

Thanks.

The oil is getting leaked from its running area.The oil pump has to be pressure tested by pressure test to confirm the leak and area of leak:-----
For step by step troubleshooting check the help links mentioned below:-----

Click the link below:-----

Water in engine oil?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/water-in-engine-oil.html

-----------

Oil on spark plugs and car misfires?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/oil-on-spark-plugs-and-car-misfires.html

---------

High Oil Level on Dipstick

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/high-oil-level-on-dipstick.html

---------

Oil pouring out from left front of engine?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-pouring-out-from-left-front-of.html

----------------

Common Causes of Car Oil Leaks?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/common-causes-of-car-oil-leaks.html

-------------

Troubleshoot Car Oil leak?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/troubleshoot-car-oil-leak.html

---------------
Kia Sportage leaking oil from oil pan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html

----------

Toyota Corolla leaking oil from timing cover?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-corolla-leaking-oil-from-timing.html
-------------

Overfilling oil in engine?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/overfilling-oil-in-engine.html

-------------

2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel: Oil Leak issues?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2000-dodge-ram-3500-cummins-diesel-oil.html

--------------

How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pan-gasket.html
------------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PUMP
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pump.html
--------------
HOW TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter.html
----------------
HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (SENSOR)
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-switch.html
-------------
How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
------------
HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC ENGINE TUNE UP-OIL CHANGE
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up-oil.html

------------

HOW TO RESET OIL CHANGE INDICATOR?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/how-to-reset-oil-change-indicator.html

-------------

These details will help.
Thanks.

The power steering pump is piggie backed to the vacuum pump. The seal in the back of the vacuum pump has engin oil under presure behind it cousing a leak that gets worse over time. Cummins make a seal kit to fix this leak.

Have you had a mot or try checking with an mechanic¬!

Before replacing the timing cover gasket, crawl underneath the truck and spray everything with brake parts cleaner, then wipe with rags until dry & clean. Start the truck, then crawl under the front of the truck, using a flashlight to spot leaks. Chances are the leak is the seal between the vacuum pump and power steering pump. If this is the case, contact Pete Gould at fixinrams.com. He can sell you an uprated seal kit, or provide you with a totally remanned vacuum pump reasonably. The vacuum pump runs about $375, replacing front cover gasket is about $1100. Hope this helps

its something you can do your self but quit difficult. remove injection pump, special tool needed to get the gear off. the lift pump, the ecm. all injection lines and any thing and everything that gets in the way. sensors, coolant lines. to be honest, for a little more cost the head can be removed and new gasket installed. i would rather recommend a customer do that for the same time as just the tappet cover gasket. good luck