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Old 11-23-2004, 10:29 PM
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What to do?

Main bearing is gone
@ idle i get about 20 psi when its colt
but when it gets hot its @ 3psi
brought it to my mechanic and says the main bearing seal is gone...
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Old 11-23-2004, 10:34 PM
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Re: What to do?

Rear main seal, or a main bearing. HUGE difference, if its a main bearing you need a rebuilt shortblock. If its a rear main seal you need to drop the trans and flywheel and replace that seal.
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Old 11-23-2004, 10:44 PM
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Re: What to do?

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Rear main seal, or a main bearing. HUGE difference, if its a main bearing you need a rebuilt shortblock. If its a rear main seal you need to drop the trans and flywheel and replace that seal.
its the main bearing
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Old 11-23-2004, 10:47 PM
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Re: What to do?

i mite as well get a strong shortblock
what options would i have?
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