Rear Main Seal - Split or Single Seal?
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Rear Main Seal - Split or Single Seal?
I am having my transmission replaced within the next week. There are a few leaks and one of them is from the rear main seal. The mechanic told me the seal is either a split seal or a single seal. If it is the single seal then I am looking at only a few bucks to replace. :D If it is a split seal then I am looking at much more labor due to pulling the oil pan and the crankshaft. :eek: How can I find out what kind of seal is in my engine?
I have an 88
I have an 88
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
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Scorp, isnt pulling the tranny for 300 bones kinda cheap? Either way, replacing the rear seal while the tranny is out is the most cost effective way to go.
1 question though...how comfortable are you about letting someone replace the seal if the mechanic didnt know which it was and what all had to be done to do it?
1 question though...how comfortable are you about letting someone replace the seal if the mechanic didnt know which it was and what all had to be done to do it?
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Scorp, isnt pulling the tranny for 300 bones kinda cheap? Either way, replacing the rear seal while the tranny is out is the most cost effective way to go.
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Re: Rear Main Seal - Split or Single Seal? (r_hinks)
I had my 1-piece rear main seal done when the tranny was done.
I think he worked the cost into the job.
My local GM dealer had quoted me over $500 to do just the seal.
I think he worked the cost into the job.
My local GM dealer had quoted me over $500 to do just the seal.
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Actually the mechanic wasn't exactly sure which seal, I only spoke to him over the phone and just brought up the idea of replacing the seal then. He has worked on my vette several times (replaced driveshafts, ball joints, and fixed a major short circuit problem). So I feel very comfortable with him
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
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Cool. Just wanted to get you thinking in case you hadnt experienced his work much.
Last time I asked my old mechanic, he told me it would cost $400 just to remove and reinstall a tranny in my Honda......I sold the Honda.
Last time I asked my old mechanic, he told me it would cost $400 just to remove and reinstall a tranny in my Honda......I sold the Honda.
