Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Comming up on clutch time to R+R rear main or leave till next time? ??

[rivercat]

The Big southbend sale made it time for me to change out the stocker for the Con FE. Just wondering if I should take a gamble and leave the OE rear main seal in or change and what is a good brand to use? After searching I found few threads about rear main leaks in 2nd gens, lots of 3rd gens leak though. I see some oil on my bell housing but im sure it is from the turbo return line or the rear half of the oil pan gasket I have found many loose bolts before on that one.

Comments yea or nea on replacement and whats a good brand if cummins is not availible in time.

 

[SRadke]

It's less than $50 from Cummins and will take no more than an extra 30 minutes to put in if you're already there. I make the descision when I look at it personally, any weepage it get's replaced.



-Scott

 

[rivercat]

so it actually goes in pretty straight
I figured as big around as it is and thin that I would pucker it all up getting it in

 

[ThrottleJockey]

They have that cool plastic alignment thingy! It almost puts itself on. Easy.