So i got the tranny out of the car to change the clutch and i was wondering what all it would take to throw a new rearmain seal in while i was in there?

 

easy, after you get the flywheel off, take a little pick or carefully with a small flat head screwdriver pop it out, becareful not to scar the crank up if using the screwdriver, then carefully pop the new one in, just remember to view the depth that the old one sat at before removing then position new one at same depth.

 

alright sounds good i wasnt sure if i had to drop the oil pan or anything so would it be worth it to change it out while im in there even though its not currently leaking?

 

As the old saying goes

"If it isn't broke, don't fix it"

 

true but how often do you have the engine apart to put in a new rearmain seal?

i say do it while its off.

 

change it if you think its necessary. but the thing is, there is a better chance of installation error (being you never done one) and it leaking, than the old seal naturally breaking down and leaking.

 

this is true too

 

unually the only time you see a rear main leak (other than a high mileage car i.e. 120000+) is if the pcv system is not working properly. you will probably be alright not changing it

 

sounds good i will inspect it better and if all is well ill just leave that sob in there

 

good luck to you

 

Thanks