I think my rear main has finally let go

[Scott89TTA]

I'm getting a good bit of oil on the toque converter cover, oil pan, starter and crossover pipe. After it warms up good it seems to spew the oil out :frown: Wasn't really ready to change the main seal but I guess I don't have much of a choice now. Should I be able to get all the stuff I need at a local auto parts store (NAPA, Autozone, etc.) ? Do I need to ask for anything special?

-Scott

 

[turbows6]

Yeah, just get a fel-pro rear main seal at the parts store. At least you'll get the enjoyment of hearing "5.7 or 5.0?"

It's the same as a grand national's
Better get an oil pan gasket and I would definately get a tap to run through to clean the threads for the rear cap bolts just to make sure things go smoothly. Stock main bolts torque specification is 65 lbft with a light coat of oil. Have fun and good luck!
You should be able to get the seal,pan gasket, and tap for around 20$

 

[Lee_Burough]

Here is a primer on changing that seal on a TTA.....

 

[Scott89TTA]

Here is a primer on changing that seal on a TTA.....

Yeah thanks...I have read that one a couple of times now. Do I need to take off my 3" DP or can it stay conected and installed ?

-Scott

 

[turbows6]

I didn't read that guide, but I don't think the downpipe will be a problem.
I wouldn't get too worried about it. I think it will be relatively easy if you have the right tools. You could probably get the whole thing done in an afternoon.

 

[Scott89TTA]

Picked up the oil pan gasket (FEL-OS30521R Fel-Pro Oil Pan Gaskets: FEL-OS30521R - summitracing.com) today but was not sure on the rear main seal...they had 2 different ones listed for the TTA & GN

Rear Main Seal:

FEL-BS40613 (2-piece rubber)
Fel-Pro Rear Main Seals: FEL-BS40613 - summitracing.com

or

FEL-BS130442 (2-piece rope type)
Fel-Pro Rear Main Seals: FEL-BS130442 - summitracing.com

Not sure what I need...

-Scott