koolaid_kid

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I just completed my engine build, but it is still on the engine stand. I purchased a lightly used short block (I can still see the hone marks on the cylinders). It was professionally built by a shop in IL. I have spent the summer acquiring and installing all the parts (far too many to list) to make it a complete engine.
I was going through my Felpro gasket kits this weekend to make sure I left nothing out, and I noticed that I have a new rear main seal. I visually inspected the seal on the engine, and it appears to be fine. Should I go ahead and put the new one in, or keep it as a spare? I would have to remove the Canton oil pan to do so (a real PITA due to fitment issues) but I could do it. What do you think?

Elliott's94Z

iTrader: (12)

I've always been one to change out old parts during any kind of swap. Knowing it's a fresh part or seal in your case would give me a sense of "knowing I did it and it's been addressed." So yes, I would personally.

IMgettingLS1

its one of those things thats way easier to do with the engine out and ready

SoxXpupPeT

iTrader: (34)

yes. i did when i did my clutch. it was a very simple and easy job. just dont scratch the wall of the block where the seal sits.

BizZzatch350

iTrader: (33)

The way it work is, it should look fine on the stand, but will start leaking once every done and installed.

CamaroRacing12

iTrader: (5)

do it... its like a $20 part i did it with when my tranny was out...

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

I would do it..

IronOutlaw

iTrader: (4)

Im def. changing mine on the camaro this weekend when i swap trannys.
My firebird leaks bad out of it and it is a real pain in the ***.

koolaid_kid

iTrader: (21)

Dammittall, you were supposed to say "No, you'll be fine...".
There is no emoticon for "Big Sigh".
Yeah, that's what I thought also when I realized what I was looking at. I just wanted to make sure I was not being overly paranoid.
Thanks guys, guess I'll be rasslin' that damm pan again.

moehorsepower

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Engine is out, you have the seal, easily changed out= No brainer...