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| rjames |
 Sep 14 2014, 01:52 AM
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I'm made of metal  Group: Members Posts: 4,158 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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After reading countless threads for the correct way to install the rear main seal I've found contradicting info and need some guidance.
Question #1: There seems to be a consensus that only engine oil should be used on the seal. Makes sense. but I've read posts from Jake where he has said to oil both the inner and outer surfaces and another post where he states NOT to oil the outer diameter of the seal. I of course found the latter info after I oiled the OD of the seal to aid in the install. Should I not have oiled the outer diameter if the seal? #2: I was able to seat the seal recessed. in about 1-2mm of the case before I couldn't get it to go in farther. I don't think it's all the way back against the back if the bore though. Is it in far enough? |
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| rjames |
Sep 16 2014, 11:54 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,158 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Thanks for the replies.
Phil- I did check the end play and it came just within spec. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Sep 16 2014, 12:08 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,810 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(rjames @ Sep 16 2014, 01:54 PM)  Thanks for the replies. Phil- I did check the end play and it came just within spec. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) thats great!, i had to go to the max on each shim to get it within spec - probably have put about 600-700 miles on it since then, seems to be doing fine, quite a learning process on all of that, but i'm getting pretty good at pulling a transmission, put i hope not to have to do t his again for some time. Hope you are road worthy, |
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rjames Another rear main seal question Sep 14 2014, 01:52 AM
rjames Anyone? Sep 15 2014, 04:30 PM Philip W. i am by no means an expert here but, i just did th... Sep 16 2014, 07:32 AM dknechtly I put mine in dry (no oil, no sealant) and put it ... Sep 16 2014, 07:45 AM
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