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tackling rear main seal this week, need tips

Started by Blu3-Vl · 6 Dec 2009 · 6 replies

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Blu3-VlArchived member
Hey guys im going to replace my rear main seal this week, just wondering if anyone has any tips. Ive heard its easier to just drop the auto and do it like that. Do i need to take the auto out completely? Or is it easier to take the engine out (gregories manual)?
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jordyArchived member
I reckon it's easier to take the box out
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JET-086Archived member
drop the box, then 4 bolts on the convertor, then 6 bolts on the flywheel
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theVLguyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by JET-086 drop the box, then 4 bolts on the convertor, then 6 bolts on the flywheel undo the coverter before you drop the box.
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BONSVLArchived member
remember to buy a, bigger then the gearbox, socket extension! handy as ****!
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Blu3-VlArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by BONSVL remember to buy a, bigger then the gearbox, socket extension! handy as ****! you mean a long a$$ extensions?
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BONSVLArchived member
sure do wont be cheap but ya mates will love you when they need to drop there gearbox. Dont forget to buy a uni-joint type socket. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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