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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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looking for an above grade seal for my automatic transmission. car sits alot but I am tired of changing the seal every so many years, any suggestions.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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park with the rear up hill
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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what does the shaft flange look like , maybe worn were the seal rides.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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next time you put a seal, replace the bushing with new,and cover the seal with vasoiline, its drying out on you, there's almost no seal that wont, those are lubricated when you drive
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Last time I checked bushing but I'll look again, I will use vasoline for sure, would a double seal help
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for price I will replace bushing as well, I mean I am that far may as well
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dont think you can get a double seal in there
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