blk89lx

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

lookinforastang

pull the motor

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

I3atR!ce

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

PRO50SC

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

Boss_Hotrod

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.

nitrous_bob

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.

Twisted

What does resurfacing the flywheel do?

PRO50SC

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.

Twisted

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

PRO50SC

You bet