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CatMan1 · 08-23-2021, 07:14 AM

I'm seeing/hearing different thoughts on this. Does the rear main bearing cap need any type of sealant on it when assembling it? I have installed it and put the cotter pins in, but could still take it back out if absolutely necessary.

****I realize I didn't phrase that right. What I meant was do I need to seal the rear main bearing cap to the block with any sealant? ****

Synchro909 · 08-23-2021, 07:20 PM

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No sealant between the cap and the block but it pays to put some under the heads of the bolts. Also put a dab of silicone in the corners at the ends of the sump gasket. That is a leak prone spot.

08-23-2021, 07:14 AM	#1
CatMan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 334	Rear Main Bearing Seal I'm seeing/hearing different thoughts on this. Does the rear main bearing cap need any type of sealant on it when assembling it? I have installed it and put the cotter pins in, but could still take it back out if absolutely necessary. **I realize I didn't phrase that right. What I meant was do I need to seal the rear main bearing cap to the block with any sealant? ** Last edited by CatMan1; 08-23-2021 at 09:07 AM.

08-23-2021, 07:20 PM	#2
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Rear Main Bearing Seal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No sealant between the cap and the block but it pays to put some under the heads of the bolts. Also put a dab of silicone in the corners at the ends of the sump gasket. That is a leak prone spot. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.