Should I replace the rear main seal?
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Should I replace the rear main seal?
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?
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?
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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?
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?
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Dammittall, you were supposed to say "No, you'll be fine...".
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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.
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.