Rear Main Seal Inspect


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By Richard - 3 days ago
Looking at the crank to flywheel section.  I see no oil dripping. So oil leak is not there. After reading Ted’s statement I did not use studs in. 
I think the studs should have the middle unthreaded. Is that correct? But where can I easily find them. Each end is 5/16 18 total length 1’’ TO 1 1/4 OR 1 to 3/8’’
By Richard - 3 days ago
Found em on amazon
By 55blacktie - 3 days ago
The studs are 5/16-18 on the retainer cap and 5/16-24 at the oil pan. Ted said that the overall length of the original studs is 7/8ths; however, the shortest studs I could find have an OAL of 1 1/4. 
By Richard - 3 days ago
Got 3/4 on Amazon
By 55blacktie - 3 days ago
I just went to Amazon's site and searched 5/16-18 x 3/4 and found nothing that size. Is 3/4ths long enough?
By Richard - 2 days ago
OPPs it was 9l16 lower and 7/8 upper in length
they also have 3/4
my search was 5/16 double ended stud 
By Richard - 2 days ago
Blackie,
I had ordered an assortment of  studs. 7/8 1 1/4  1 1/2. I can return the ones I don’t use.  
1 1/4 IS THE ONE. Installed with thread sealer looks just right.
My plan, since working under the car, I’m putting two more studs in the front to hold the silicon gasket in place.
By Richard - 2 days ago
Blackie,
I had ordered an assortment of  studs. 7/8 1 1/4  1 1/2. I can return the ones I don’t use.  
1 1/4 IS THE ONE. Installed with thread sealer looks just right.
My plan, since working under the car, I’m putting two more studs in the front to hold the silicon gasket in place.
By 55blacktie - 2 days ago
Thanks, Richard. I had already ordered Dorman 23733 Water Pump Stud Kit from Walmart. The retainer cap end is 5/16-18 x 7/16 and the pan end is 5/16-24 x 5/8. OAL is 1 1/4. It hasn't arrived yet, but I guess it will do.