kmascotto

I am in the process of removing my rear main seal. I was wondering how high the engine oil sat in the motor. Do i need to remove all the oil before i pull the seal?
Or can I get away with just pulling the seal
Thanks in advance

jcorenman

Not that high, just pull the seal. (Wow, talk about an oil-storm )

kmascotto

Thanks Jim, yes I'm trying to stay dry.

Ducman82

just pull it . all will be well. unless the car is at a 45 degree slant.. :-P

kmascotto

...im feeling like im been lead astray

jcorenman

No, trust us, you'll be fine

The one thing you can count on is that the oil level will be below any part of the crankshaft. If it weren't, then the spinning crank would whip the oil around the crankcase, creating the "oil storm" that I mentioned. This can happen if the crankcase is over-filled, which creates a real mess-- oil is forced out everywhere.

kmascotto

Mrmerlin

are you familiar with how to remove the RMS ?
there is a trick to it.
Most important thing is to not damage the crank as you drive in the screwdriver

kmascotto

Yes thank you, I've read several treads that talked about possible damage to crank while removing the seal. I will definitely be tempered with my approach.

I'm always open to suggestions, but my method was the screwdriver approach...with care

hwyengr

When you're tapping in the screwdriver at the 45 degree angle, are you trying to get the driver into the seal itself, or behind it to pry it out?

kmascotto

The idea is to get behind the seal in the notch, but not too deep, then pry the seal away from the motor.
I also read somewhere that its a good idea to pack the new seal with Porches high pressure grease.

Ducman82

pack the seal and make sure she is seated correctly. i had to do the job 2 times because of not paying attention.

GlenL

Here's an install trick:

I've never got a installer (or something) to tap in the big rear main seal. Get it stuck in the groove and then use the flywheel to press it in. Use three bolts, tightening each a bit at a time, and it'll squeeze part way in. Then, remove the flywheel and nursed in the seal by tapping along the outside. Use a block of wood to cushion and spread the hammer force out.

Ducman82

i used the oil seal against the fly wheel, then used them to press in the new one.

kmascotto

Old seal came out well. New seal is in and ready to go