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StevenBruzz
 Post subject: replace rear main seal
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:38 am 
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Im swapping out my gearbox soon n just wondering how hard is the rear main seal todo without taking the engine out
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MAD
 Post subject: Re: replace rear main seal
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:00 am 
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Pretty easy to do.

Flex plate, or flywheel, off.
Pry out the old seal,
whack in the new seal.

 

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StevenBruzz
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:07 am 
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Cheers heard it was a real nightmare todo but il be doin the seals when its out to save hassels
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sooty72
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:20 am 
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Just make sure you DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN the crank bolts. It distorts the crank flange, and makes the new seal leak.
Enjoy! 8-)

 

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StevenBruzz
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Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:33 am 
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Yeah cheers il read up on the tourqe for them
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