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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Default Quick ? about front and rear covers

Do the seals need to be replaced upon engine rebuild?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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I would, when I built my forged moter I used all my original covers, and I replaced all the gaskets and seals. There was only 28k on the clock when I did this. It would suck to get every thing back together and find leaks.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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good point. right on
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by conan
It would suck to get every thing back together and find leaks.
Exactly what he said
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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I agree even though I've reused mine a number of times. I would recommend changing both main seals though. I like to put a dab of silicone where the front/rear covers mate with the pan gasket.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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yeah i agree .. use some silicone .. most of these seal are always good .. there not the paper crap everyother car builders use ..
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