LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Rear main seal, hard?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 01:44 PM
  #1  
tryme96Z's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 234
Rear main seal, hard?

Doing the clutch(literaly), how hard is it to change the rear main seal? Any pics, tutorials would be helpful.
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 02:06 PM
  #2  
96speed's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 2,248
From: Houston, TX
Cool

Very easy. Also a good idea to change the pilot bearing while you're there.

Pop the old seal out witha screwdriver or something. Be careful not to scar/scrape the crank/block. Install the new by carefully and evenly tapping it in with a rubber hammer or PVC pipe if you have the right size.

Ryan
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 02:14 PM
  #3  
tryme96Z's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 234
From summit:

FEL-BS40520 Chevrolet: 4.3L/5.0L/5.7L, one piece, rear main seal $22.39

FPP-2900 Rear Main Bearing Seal, Chevrolet V6 & V8, Each $9.50


Which one do I need? Im guessing its the more expensive one.

EDIT:
Looks like the more expensive one has a couple pieces to it:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...57#largerimage

Last edited by tryme96Z; Apr 29, 2003 at 02:16 PM.
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:14 PM
  #4  
tryme96Z's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 234
Can anyone confirm what the right one is?
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:33 PM
  #5  
Tommy'Z 6speed's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 96
From: Fuquay Varina, NC USA
It's the one piece one. I got mine at Advance Auto for $20 and change. It was a National (the Fel Pros I've bought in the past were repackaged Nationals).
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:39 PM
  #6  
chasmanz28's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,574
From: PA
Re: Rear main seal, hard?

Originally posted by tryme96Z
Doing the clutch(literaly), how hard is it to change the rear main seal? Any pics, tutorials would be helpful.
is the seal easier to do on a auto?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HectorM52
Parts For Sale
26
Jul 30, 2017 11:46 AM
Magenta_Hearts
LT1 Based Engine Tech
15
Mar 29, 2017 08:54 PM
redleader
Parts Wanted
2
Nov 13, 2016 02:57 PM
redleader
New Member Introduction
2
Jan 22, 2015 12:05 PM
95z_28_camaro_4_Ivan
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
2
Dec 19, 2014 08:48 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:08 PM.