BB rear main seal
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BB rear main seal
I'm leaking around the back of my oil pan and I suspect that it may be the rear main seal.
It's a '69 427. I know I built it with a 2 piece part 15+ yrs. and 27k miles ago when I rebuilt the engine, but I have no idea what part # I used.
So, what are my options today.
I've read about offset seals, twin lip seals, etc.
What to use?
It's a '69 427. I know I built it with a 2 piece part 15+ yrs. and 27k miles ago when I rebuilt the engine, but I have no idea what part # I used.
So, what are my options today.
I've read about offset seals, twin lip seals, etc.
What to use?
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Joined: Dec 2014
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Hi Sayfoo, check the back of your intake manifold and the valve cover gasket too. If you need a rear main, it's not that difficult (need to remove the pan, which means you need to remove the relay rod, etc., but not all that bad) to get to it. If you need the rms, here is the one I used last year: https://www.drivparts.com/part-detai...t%20Seal%20Set . https://www.drivparts.com/part-detai...20Gasket%20Set
Good luck and have some fun while you're at it by doing a bit more 'while you're in there' like cleaning up the oil pan, etc. Best, Paul
Good luck and have some fun while you're at it by doing a bit more 'while you're in there' like cleaning up the oil pan, etc. Best, Paul
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