Rear Main Seal Install Tool

[vrt93]

Anyone know if there's a cheaper option for one of these? My new rear main seal from Cummins didn't come with the ring and everywhere I've called says that the new seals don't have the install ring. I don't really want to shell out $100+ just for a tool to seat this thing properly.

 

[MGreer]

If you have a few days for delivery order the Mahle kit from rock auto for under $22 plus shipping. It has all the gaskets and install tools included. It even has the seal for the camshaft. If you can go that route, here is a code for 5% off. 136964914126461262

 

[vrt93]

Thanks for the info! Just ordered

 

[p-Bar]

I thought the install tool came with the seal?

 

[MGreer]

I bought an oem seal last March and it only had the seal in the box.

 

[cerberusiam]

The installer tool is not needed if you put the rear main in correctly as Cummins intends it, reason why there is no installer tool. You need to pull the rear seal retainer off the engine and just install the seal the correct depth then use a new gasket on the block surface and RTV on the oil pan rail. Remove all old gasket material and clean thoroughly, let the RTV set a little before install seal and retainer while letting the seal center itself on the crank. A fair amount of comebacks after rear seal replacement is due to the seal being off center hence the better way to install.

FYI, if you have many miles on the engine you will probably need a speedy sleeve and its gasket.