Engine rear main seal

[GNONYX]

Hi All, Is there another way of replacing the engine rear main seal besides removing the tranny?

 

[TR Custom Parts]

No need to remove the trans. It is actually not that hard of a job. Hardest part is getting the old seal out.

 

[Heg87t]

Check This Out

Hi All, Is there another way of replacing the engine rear main seal besides removing the tranny?

Here's the write-up from GNTTYPE.org

Rear Main Seal Replacement

Give this a try.

 

[GNONYX]

Thanks for the info site, at least I don't have to remove the tranny, I don't need the extra work.

 

[street6]

just a side note- if you decide to fill the side cavities with silicone or use silicone, let the silicone "cure" overnight before starting. I found this to be helpful after a few real main seal replacements.

 

[Reggie West]

just a side note- if you decide to fill the side cavities with silicone or use silicone, let the silicone "cure" overnight before starting. I found this to be helpful after a few real main seal replacements.

Try The Right Stuff instead of silicone. I have found it works better.

Good advice about letting it cure overnight. Highly recommended.

 

[GNONYX]

wouldn't the Right Stuff expand to possible fall into the oil pan? Also would do have to use heat resisted product?

 

[gunslinger]

wouldn't the Right Stuff expand to possible fall into the oil pan? Also would do have to use heat resisted product?

You're thinking Great Stuff. Right Stuff is a RTV gasket maker from Permatex. Use it to fill the cavities on the side of the rear bearing cap. I did mine a couple of months ago, and I had it done in hour and a half. I still get an occasional drip, but I think that that is pretty much normal for these cars.