[DanKoozer]

I'm replacing my clutch and am considering replacing the rear main oil seal. There is a little "wet" sign of oil seepage on the pan. Not sure if it's the rear main oil seal or pan. I bought a Fel-Pro seal but am a little nervous about replacing it Don't want to make it worse.

I don't want to go through removing the drive train again later either to just to replace a leaking real main seal.

Any "fool-proof" (I know this depends on the quality of the fool : ) ) advice gladly accepted.

Dan

 

[AudioBob]

If you are that close to the rear main seal I would go ahead and replace it. I have done it on every ford I have ever owned during a clutch replacement. My 88 has a small drip that I can live with for now and I hope it doesn't get any worse until I need a new clutch.

 

[DanKoozer]

Unknown Territory

I'm a little concerned about having a problem getting the old one out without messing something up. I have a lot of auto repair experience but haven't replaced a rear main seal in an engine that wasn't dissembled.

 

[shakerhood]

Absolutely change the RMS while you are there!

 

[Blt2Lst]

I'm a little concerned about having a problem getting the old one out without messing something up.

Absolutely change the RMS while you are there!

Yes, change the seal while it is apart.
It is easily removed with a seal puller, just be careful not to scratch the end of the crank when using the puller.
Also, I used a short piece of 4" PVC pipe to drive the new seal in, it is not the exact size of the seal but close enough to get the job done.
Good luck..

 

[Urambo Tauro]

A friend of mine has a hoist that he let me use to change my clutch. He happened to have a hole saw that perfectly fit the old seal, which I used to cover the saw teeth and tap the new seal in. I don't recall the size, but it worked great.

I like the PVC idea, too.