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• Aug 10, 2015

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Im having my rear main seal replaced tomorrow and I was talking to someone today about it and he said if I just have a small leak oil leak on the bottom bell housing that I should only change the bottom seal and rtv it because Ive heard that the top rope seal can be a pain to remove and could save me money on labor .would this be ok?

 

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The top seal isn't a problem to change and there are a couple of ways to do it. If you want to make it really easy go to any parts store and buy a 'Sneaky Pete' tool. Directions are on the package. Otherwise just follow the FSM. Good luck.
BTW, I wouldn't go to all the trouble to get to the seal without changing top and bottom.

 

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I concur...change both while its apart

 

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coloradodave said:

The top seal isn't a problem to change and there are a couple of ways to do it. If you want to make it really easy go to any parts store and buy a 'Sneaky Pete' tool. Directions are on the package. Otherwise just follow the FSM. Good luck.
BTW, I wouldn't go to all the trouble to get to the seal without changing top and bottom.

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How hope the shop Im bringing it to has it.

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Im also wondering how many hours they'll charge me

 

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Yep, I would change both while it is apart. I've been having good results with The Right Stuff for a sealer in addition to the seal kit.

 

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pjm8047 said:

Im also wondering how many hours they'll charge me

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Make sure the shop gives you an invoice with all the charges specified before you hand over the keys. The days of "trust me" and "we'll give you a good deal" are long gone.
Hopefully, if you're unfamiliar with this shop, you have at least checked them out on the internet and with the BBB to look for complaints.