rear main seal?
 

ok well my rear main seal in leaking like a mutha on my 89. my question is, do u have to pull the motor or drop the tranny to change it?

RE: rear main seal?
 

pull the motor

ive heard its an easy fix on the 302 (compared to others)

RE: rear main seal?
 

you can drop the tranny... have fun!!!!

RE: rear main seal?
 

Pulling the tranny would be easier then pulling the motor!!

RE: rear main seal?
 

All you have ot do is drop the tranny remove clutch and flywheel then remove the seal. You can remove it by putting 2 screws into it then using a prybar pull it out. To reinstall a new one place the old one over the new one once you have it on the crank then lightly tap around it with a hammer until it seats. Besure to clean the mounting surface before you install the new one. Oil or assembly lube should be put on the seal and crank when you install the new one. Then wipe off excess and check for a leaks a day later. Also you do NOT have to drain the oil.

RE: rear main seal?
 

do the clutch while your at it.

pull the tranny, and do the clutch, rear main, and resurface the flywheel.

then you'll be good for a few years.

RE: rear main seal?
 

What does resurfacing the flywheel do?

RE: rear main seal?
 

Pretty much the same as doing a rotor. Puts a new finish on the flywheel. They tend to have alot of heat cracks and hot spots if they have been driven hard. The clutch disk will have a nice smooth, even surface to contact with.

RE: rear main seal?
 

Thanks for the info, Pro.[sm=smiley20.gif]

RE: rear main seal?
 

You bet