02-10-2011, 08:05 AM | #1 |
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Rear Main Seal
I am getting ready to replace the pan on my 8BA. Is it possible to replace the upper half of the rear main seal without removing the crank? Any tips?
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02-10-2011, 09:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rear Main Seal
Yes it is - try using a 'sneaky pete' to pull the new one in. Try pushing / pulling the old one out. When you install the new one, cut the rope seal just proud of the block. Dab some silicone on the ends. No need to cement both sides of the pan gasket. Check the flange on the pan that it is flat.
Replace the front seal with a one piece seal. There are as many ways to do this as there are those that have done this. I did this 4 years ago and went from a puddle to the Ford part numbered leak.
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02-10-2011, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear Main Seal
for those of us that do not know what a sneaky peat is, try looking for a chinese finger grip looking tool, it is made to pull these seals into the engine.
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02-10-2011, 03:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear Main Seal
Bruce
Use soft string soaked in oil and work it in with a wooden chopstick or similar tool. Works good, lasts long time! |
02-10-2011, 04:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rear Main Seal
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