Pjd131

While doing my clutch, I decide to replace the rear main seal as there appeared to be a leak. Here are the pics of the removal. On the last image, you can see a small mark where the drill bit hit. I don't think this will be an issue given how the seal sits, but anyone think otherwise? And if so, what to do? Thanks, Paul

You can see lots of failed attempts with self tapping metal screws. A few broke and a few ripped out before I got one that worked. Very nerve racking.



Here, I finally get the movement that I was hoping for.



And here is the seal out. There are a couple burrs in the front of the cutout area that I will polish away, but I am most concerned about the drill bit indent at the 1 o-clock below the cutout. Any thoughts.

User 4221

On a job like this I usually heat up the seal to help with removal. from what you've shown, you should be OK but I would use some Curil-T on the seal as a backup measure.

Amber Gramps

It looks great. You don't want to know what I have gotten away with on lesser cars over the years. I have had cam bearings with massive pits and gashes in them and lobes with pitting and the machine shop guy always says run 'em.

The seal wiper runs on the crank, not on the case.

Ed Hughes

That indent will have no effect, as that isnt the sealing surface. I've never had a seal that tough to pull. You can also come in with a punch from the side at the notch, and get a hook behind to lever it out.

I'd be more concerned with the nicks at the notch. You want to make sure they are dressed, so they don't scratch the seal on the outside.

Pjd131

Thanks for the input here guys. I will take care of those blemishes on the notch and set the new seal this weekend. Pretty nerve wracking experience with that many failed attempts. Makes we wonder if I erred in pulling it, but I don't have much time for second guessing. More to learn and do... and my wife needs her garage spot back by January (we'll see).

Paul

TT Oversteer

A sharp object to grab the seal at the notch aids in removal. Don't sweat the tiny drill mark; it won't affect sealing. I'm pretty sure the seal isn't actually supposed to even bottom out against the surface that you drilled into. I believe you install the seal flush with the outer surface of the engine case rather than bottoming it out. Good advice about cleaning up any burrs before installing the new seal. I would install the new seal dry and avoid curil or any other sealant which could cause the seal to walk outward before the sealant cures. There is a good thread over on Pelican on engine sealing including the rear main seal:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-e...nt-thread.html

Ed Hughes

I use a thin skim of oil on outer surface.

Pjd131

Got new one in with 4" pvc & 2x4 and the odd tap from rubber mallet. Am still waiting for Curil-T from supplier so put it in with a little oil.

User 4221

Looks good.