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Replacing leaky rear main seal

68383
08-26-2008, 07:49 PM
I believe my rear main seal is leaking in my Super Bee's 440. Can anyone refer me to useful info. on the web, details in a thread on this site, or outline steps to replace it?

Someone told me I could get at it by removing the oil pan. Is that right? I don't want to take my tranny and bellhousing off, if at all possible.

I appreciate the help!

rolling_Thunder
08-26-2008, 09:42 PM
drop centerlink, remove oil pan, remove rear main seal retainer, remove seal... reverse steps.

69 Runner
08-26-2008, 10:23 PM
That's pretty much it. But the more stuff you have out of the way the easier it will be to change it

63hemipolara
08-27-2008, 04:24 AM
I've also always run a bead of silicone over the vertical seals. It's a biatch to slide the retainer and end seals in but lube them up well and it usually goes OK with a bit of force.

OHD
08-28-2008, 11:02 AM
I call my buddy David, tell him I found a missing part for his NOS 69 RR, he comes right over and puts it in...:grin::grin::grin:

68383
08-30-2008, 08:22 AM
Thanks for the info., guys.