rear main seal question
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rear main seal question clutch went have the trans out in my 2000 ss camaro. when i took the flywheel off to get resurfaced there was oil on the flywheel bolts but no sign of oil leaking from the rear main. anyways i have a new rear main but im realy worried about messing around with the seal because i have a feeling im going to replace the seal and its going to b worse off then before. does anyone have advice on wat to do here and is there any place i can order this special tool for installing the seal j-41479? iv looked everywhere for it the dealers wnt order it for me im really in a jam here and just want to get my car back on the road
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GM recommends using a small amount of engine oil on the outside face of the seal and the corresponding piece on the block. Do NOT lube any other side, particularly the area that comes in contact w/ the crank.
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I read from the instructions included w/ the part. It's a lot more detailed than what I posted, I'm gonna see if I can find it online.
The idea that the crank to seal surface must be 100% devoid of oil. They recommend using it on the OUTSIDE of the seal and INSIDE of the mating surface for ease of installation. Some people even use RTV on the edges but there's no mention of that in the GM instructions.
My biggest worry is to make sure it goes in straight. Using the old seal or a block of wood should help with this.
The idea that the crank to seal surface must be 100% devoid of oil. They recommend using it on the OUTSIDE of the seal and INSIDE of the mating surface for ease of installation. Some people even use RTV on the edges but there's no mention of that in the GM instructions.
My biggest worry is to make sure it goes in straight. Using the old seal or a block of wood should help with this.
I read from the instructions included w/ the part. It's a lot more detailed than what I posted, I'm gonna see if I can find it online.
The idea that the crank to seal surface must be 100% devoid of oil. They recommend using it on the OUTSIDE of the seal and INSIDE of the mating surface for ease of installation. Some people even use RTV on the edges but there's no mention of that in the GM instructions.
My biggest worry is to make sure it goes in straight. Using the old seal or a block of wood should help with this.
The idea that the crank to seal surface must be 100% devoid of oil. They recommend using it on the OUTSIDE of the seal and INSIDE of the mating surface for ease of installation. Some people even use RTV on the edges but there's no mention of that in the GM instructions.
My biggest worry is to make sure it goes in straight. Using the old seal or a block of wood should help with this.
i do notice that the inside of the seal, in between that plastic ring there is some lube.
This is from GM service inforamtion.
Installation Procedure
Important:
• Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) of the crankshaft surface.
• Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.
• Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal with clean engine oil.
Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface.
• Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface.
Installation Procedure
Important:
• Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) of the crankshaft surface.
• Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.
• Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal with clean engine oil.
Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface.
• Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface.
This is from GM service inforamtion.
Installation Procedure
Important:
• Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) of the crankshaft surface.
• Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.
• Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal with clean engine oil.
Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface.
• Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface.
Installation Procedure
Important:
• Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) of the crankshaft surface.
• Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.
• Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal with clean engine oil.
Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface.
• Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface.
I am not sure about the lube but as far as installation goes a piece of PVC pipe with the correct inside diameter makes the job a snap and is a helluva lot cheaper than 300 bucks
Yea I've noticed that aswell..on that little white piece of plastic that comes with it. I think it's probably to keep the Rubber from drying out.
That's about how much I put on when I said that I lube it..just enough to see that you put something there. I've never had any problems.
I've always spread some Oil around the outside of it too before I put it in the Cover..pretty much did exactly what the instructions are talking about.
That's about how much I put on when I said that I lube it..just enough to see that you put something there. I've never had any problems.
I've always spread some Oil around the outside of it too before I put it in the Cover..pretty much did exactly what the instructions are talking about.
Yea I've noticed that aswell..on that little white piece of plastic that comes with it. I think it's probably to keep the Rubber from drying out.
That's about how much I put on when I said that I lube it..just enough to see that you put something there. I've never had any problems.
I've always spread some Oil around the outside of it too before I put it in the Cover..pretty much did exactly what the instructions are talking about.
That's about how much I put on when I said that I lube it..just enough to see that you put something there. I've never had any problems.
I've always spread some Oil around the outside of it too before I put it in the Cover..pretty much did exactly what the instructions are talking about.
Read the post carefully clutch went have the trans out in my 2000 ss camaro. when i took the flywheel off to get resurfaced there was oil on the flywheel bolts but no sign of oil leaking from the rear main. anyways i have a new rear main but im realy worried about messing around with the seal because i have a feeling im going to replace the seal and its going to b worse off then before. does anyone have advice on wat to do here and is there any place i can order this special tool for installing the seal j-41479? iv looked everywhere for it the dealers wnt order it for me im really in a jam here and just want to get my car back on the road