I think ive got a big problem. I rebuilt my engine a few months ago and finished the break in period. I noticed a few days ago that there is a really small engine oil leak coming from between the tranny and the engine (i guess the rear main seal?). I wiped it down and re-checked it today and there is a little more oil there. What do yall think?
Oil Leak from back of Engine
- Thread starter Burgundystang
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LMan
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yep, rear seal.
You can live with it, or replace/reseat it. Its possible to do it without pulling the engine, if thats any encouragement.... *grin*
You can live with it, or replace/reseat it. Its possible to do it without pulling the engine, if thats any encouragement.... *grin*
LMan
Founding Member
your biggest issue will be the leak oiling down your clutch (if its a manual trans).
you have to drop the pan and crossmember for starters, remove the rear cap, and use needlenose pliers to tease the seal out....its a dexterity exercise more than anything, esp with the trans in the way. Best performed on a lift *grin*
Be sure you offset the seal from the rear cap, and use a dab of sealant at the corners of the seal (as shown in Tom Monroe's book).
you have to drop the pan and crossmember for starters, remove the rear cap, and use needlenose pliers to tease the seal out....its a dexterity exercise more than anything, esp with the trans in the way. Best performed on a lift *grin*
Be sure you offset the seal from the rear cap, and use a dab of sealant at the corners of the seal (as shown in Tom Monroe's book).
rhyno9
Founding Member
Flexplate to Crank bolts?
When you installed the flexplate did you use a sealer on the bolts that hold the flexplate to the crank? If not then I would bet "the farm" that is where your leak is coming from.
When you installed the flexplate did you use a sealer on the bolts that hold the flexplate to the crank? If not then I would bet "the farm" that is where your leak is coming from.
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