Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Rear Main

[6naline01]

Could someone please tell me lowdown on changing a rear main seal? I a not

100% sure that is what it is but I almost am. TIA Mike

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Transmission will need to be removed, and then you can access the rear main crankshaft seal. If there's a groove in the crank, you'll need to sleeve it and use an oversized seal. Be careful when you install the new seal, its easy to screw it up and make it leak again.

 

[6naline01]

Thanks for the input,but I belive I found the problem other than the rear main seal!

 

[Bobalos]

Thanks for the input,but I belive I found the problem other than the rear main seal!

what is it??? mine has a lot of oil back there & I have yet to get up under it to check it out.



thanks

Bob

 

[Joe Mc]

Thanks for the input,but I belive I found the problem other than the rear main seal!

Yes . . . Please . . . Do Tell . . . We won't rib you too much if it's the puke tube/bottle



Mine was leaking form the LP mounting bracket that bolts to the side of the block, it covers the hole where the 12V Mechanical LP went (same block, different head/cam). Are you 4X4 or not?

 

[6naline01]

While installing AD I overlooked the second bolt on dipstick tube,it pulled out

and oil ran all over rear of engine an front of transmission. I fixed today and cleaned mess. What a load off my little feeble mind!