Rear main oil seal


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By slumlord444 - 3 Years Ago
In Mummert's video on the rear main oil seal he said that if there was a leak while testing you could remove the seal retainer and re do it. Can you just clean everything well and re silicone everything or do you have to replace the side pieces and the rubber seal? Engine is in the car and I have the pan off, Not sure if I have a leak but thinking re sealing with Permetex right stuff black sealer might be a good idea. 
By Ted - 3 Years Ago
I see no issue in removing the rear seal retainer and after thoroughly cleaning all the various parts, reinstalling the new but as yet unrun main seal and side seals.
By slumlord444 - 3 Years Ago
I wasn't planning on replacing the seals. Just clean and use silicone on the side pieces. Maybe i best let well enough alone. Not really sure its leaking. Just thought it would be a good idea while its apart. 
By 2721955meteor - 3 Years Ago
a lot of the time  the oil leak is due to oil pan bolt holes  have  distorted the clamping, along with poor pan gaskets. my kit addresses this with  thicker pan gasket,a plate to cover the  thin part of the oil  pon. the plate presses on the ridges of the pan. have pIctures if any 1 is interested ,just send me you  email. anther source  can be the greater oil pump if over  torqued tends to leak at the gasket, and appears to be rear seal
By Richard - 3 Years Ago
I installed this kit. But have not run engine. My opinion is the kit is very well thought out, complete with hardware and instructions. 
Yes pictures would help others
By 55blacktie - 3 Years Ago
Richard, let us know how Meteor's kit works out.