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1992gtdrop
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I have replaced my rear main seal like 3 times in one year. Just recently replaced it like a month ago and it has slow ass leak. Not alot of fluid at all, just enough to notice a little wet spot on the floor when I back out. anyone have any suggestions on how the stop the leak for good? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
thanks ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
[ July 08, 2005, 12:29 PM: Message edited by: 1992gtdrop ]
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BCINGUU
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I have the same problem on both my stangs! Brand new motors! I hope somebody has a good suggestion...
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JohnB
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99% of the time it is not the seal, it's the crankshaft surface. Install a seal-saver next time, you won't have this problem. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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what's a seal saver?
my car is down possibly due to a defective rearmain seal.
If i go through this again i just want to do the job once.
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yeah I changed my rear main last year, driven the car maybe 3000 miles since then and the starter side of the bellhousing is covered in oil ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
point us in the direction of the seal saver! I needed to drop my tranny anyways to replace a cracked throw out bearing retainer
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2stang
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The sleeve is Fel -Pro Part #16250 and you will need the instalation tool which is #16300.
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CDT
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make sure your PCV system is working right also..
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It's a really inexpensive sleeve that slips over the end of the crank. It is good insurance.
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where do u get it?
I have to have my thing replaced it seems. so i might as well put this part in there..
Thanks.
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JohnB
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I would look to elsewhere as well. A rear main doesn't just "blow out" after xxx-number of miles. Like CDT said, check your PCV.
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so where do u get this inexpensive sleeve?
is there a part number or something i should be have. thanks.
I replaced the rearmain seal and the leaking has fully stopped.. i just want to make sure i have the right part incase/when it starts leaking again.
Thanks.
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[ July 13, 2005, 05:55 PM: Message edited by: Jmir018 ]
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quote:
Originally posted by Jmir018:
so where do u get this inexpensive sleeve?
is there a part number or something i should be have. thanks.
Thanks.
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quote:
Originally posted by Jmir018:
so where do u get this inexpensive sleeve?
is there a part number or something i should be have. thanks.
I replaced the rearmain seal and the leaking has fully stopped.. i just want to make sure i have the right part incase/when it starts leaking again.
Thanks.
Ive had luck at getting them at Napa all the other stores seem to not know what it is.
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quote:
Originally posted by 2stang:
The sleeve is Fel -Pro Part #16250 and you will need the instalation tool which is #16300.
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cool.. i just got it.
Do u have to remove the tranny again to make install this?
or will i be able to do it while i am changing the heads and cam?
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the rear main seal is in the rear of the engine so you'd have to pull the tranny
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02 Harley F150, 15psi
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JohnB
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Yes, this requires a tranny/flywheel pull. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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that sucks.. i guess i'll just have to wait until my seal starts leaking again..
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