How To Change Your Rear Main Seal

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In this video, we show you how to change your rear main seal. When this seal goes bad, it can cause oil to start leaking out from the back of the engine, and has to be replaced.
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@Gyppor 6 лет назад

Thanks for this, gives me a good idea what the process looks like even though I'm working on a different vehicle.

@JordanPayneLV 8 лет назад

All of your videos are great man! Thanks for uploading these

@maz4002 4 года назад

Easiest removal of a seal I have ever seen. I’ve never had a seal come out that easy.

@macklen2 9 лет назад

Good tip on using the old seal to push the new one in. Thanks for sharing.

@budgetboosting 9 лет назад

macklen2 some times you have to improvise when the right press tool is not in the tool box. Funny thing is, now I have most of the press sizes. But the old one can work in a pinch.

@macklen2 9 лет назад

I'll put it in practice this weekend on my 720 Nissan beater.

@mr.mg428mm2 8 лет назад

thanks for the video bro

@larrysmith4082 6 лет назад

Great Job Buddy!!!

@ThompsonBMXbikes 6 лет назад

I have wanted to know how to do that my whole life. Thank you Zed god.

@BigBand1942 9 лет назад

Tnks for the nice video. I dont feel so worried now...........I got a mazda fe3 2.0 from kia sportage and the new one (Oreiley) came with the round gasket u show but also a paper/rubber like 8 inch strange looking one.......would that be for the flywheel????

@marcolopez3654 2 года назад

Exactly what I was looking for. Need to replace seal on a chevy truck inlline 6.

@brianjames7872 5 лет назад

Respect brother good job

@Megalocade 4 года назад

When putting mine in I used the old seal over the top of the new one to hit against so I didn't damage the new one, getting them started can be a pain though that's the trouble when they have a metal rim, the smaller ones in the timing side slip in much easier as they have a rubber rim so they push in with the fingers, then use a socket so the seal bottoms out correctly.

@UnicornGigglezz 3 года назад

Thank you for this!!! I was concerned because the new seal wasn't sitting flush

@rattycaddy 7 лет назад

I usually use a rusty hatchet to get my rear main seals. The rustier the better and you just beat that fckr into place. If that doesnt work, I hook up the cherry picker to the water pump, hoist it up and drop the engine onto the butt of the crank full force. That usually does the trick.

@pvb9964 6 лет назад

i weld mine in

@JG-uf2kz 6 лет назад

Ryan_Greenwalt thats the worst advice I've ever heard. DO NOT TRY THIS!! The last thing you want to do is mess up your hatchet. You be much better off using a torch to melt it out and a little starter fluid to lube it up.

@benlee2765 5 лет назад

Air hammer is the perfect tool for this job

@ozzstars_cars 5 лет назад

@ryan LMAO

@kylewoodward7078 5 лет назад

Lol

@electronicsNmore 9 лет назад

3" or 4" PVC pipe/couplings might be the same diameter as the seal to drive it in.

@budgetboosting 9 лет назад

electronicsNmore Yes, great ideas, basically improvising and finding items that are soft enough not to damage new seal and just right to drive it in as far as it needs to go. Thank you for watching.

@deadpossum100 3 года назад

6 year old post and you're still a genius!!! thanks.

@AllNightTNT 6 лет назад

i didn't know Randy Quaid knew how to work on cars?

@kas1nova1 5 лет назад

Awesome sauce

@davewm9589 6 лет назад

something to look for, besides the rear main seal leak, which was pretty obvious o that one, is a side seal leak, at least on an L-28 engine. with such a bad main seal leak it could conceal a side seal leak. The side seal is built in to the rear bearing block, seals the bearing cap to the block. So if you have a persistent oil leak and go this far, take a hard look a the side seal (it will be a seam just below and to the right of the rear main bearing seal).

@uniteentierly2773 7 лет назад

thanks bro.

@nso3 6 лет назад

Good video...Great hat

@daishi9000 7 лет назад

I"m using the felpro rear seal for my 77 280z, is it suppose to sit flush with the block? im using wood to tap it in, but it feels like it is bottoming in out and i don't want to use more force on it.

@simonj.1812 4 года назад

"Must be careful when installing the rear main seal" then proceeds to hit the seal with a tree stump, lol, savage.

@Joe_1971 8 лет назад

Such an inexpensive part and such an easy install, all the labor is in removing the engine...sort of kick in the nuts, all the hours it takes to pull out the motor and it literally takes 20 min to install the seal.

@budgetboosting 7 лет назад

Right, or dropping transmission which can be just as big of a pain especially FWD and 4x4 big heavy and or awkward transmissions.

@jamesflemons3274 7 лет назад

My 2005 Chrysler Sebring leaks oil from the backside of the engine figure out where exactly is the leak. 2.2 engine

@outlawshinemaker 6 лет назад

Pvc pipe coupler to set seal in and coat the crank and inner seal with assembly lube

@nicksorenson1783 7 лет назад

usually when I can't get it in I just use an air chisel and if that doesn't work then I bring out the big guns (jack hammer)

@vanessat.pittman5340 4 года назад

What should i be paying for a replacement on a 03 RSX

@rifraf5493 3 года назад

i need to find the wood block installation tool but cant find one like yours....where can i get one?

@gregh7457 7 лет назад

Change that big freeze plug in the back of the motor if it's never been changed. Mine looked solid, no rust or signs of leakage but after i pulled it out i found a small rusty hole that was almost all the way thru Also, automatic trans people, make sure you put the flex plate back on in the right direction. Yes, you can put it on backwards.

@sockiesocko1920 9 лет назад

Thanks.

@budgetboosting 9 лет назад

Sockie Socko Thank you for watching and do tell your friends to watch too. We have made over 65 videos and look forward to having everybody that likes cars to watch them.

@HondaSolutions 5 лет назад

I use a 3/8 extension and a rubber mallet to install mine.

@bigjohncomedy 6 лет назад

Good video my 07 silverado is getting that done 2moro 😪

@MrHeadshot1982 6 лет назад

I need to do my seal on my 1999 honda prelude.

@Good-Enuff-Garage 9 лет назад

how about using the old seal to press the new one in with

@budgetboosting 9 лет назад

gReG sKi That is one of the items I did use, works quite well and does not harm the new seal either. Thank you for watching.

@daffyandy 5 лет назад

Best thing to use is a piece of 3" or 4" pvc pipe

@toheebkunle9440 4 года назад

Can I double the rear seal

@kylefaxon4083 7 лет назад

hey I'm going to have to work on my 2000 Nissan Pathfinder and I think its the same seal that needs to be changed but I've never done that kind of repair before so I was wanting to know if u have a video taking a transmission out of a 4x4

@budgetboosting 7 лет назад

not yet but it is pretty straight forward. remove front/rear drive shafts, separate linkages, harnesses, speedo cables around transmission. If it is auto, have to remove bolts holding torque converter to flexplate, remove starter and trans bolts holding trans to engine, trans mounts, double check nothing is holding or connected to trans, get transmission jack, balance carefully and install safety strap so when lowering, trans does not fall down but gets lowered carefully. It is a lot of work, recommend a few friends helping out and much easier if have car lift and transmission jack.

@kylefaxon4083 7 лет назад

Thank you for that...I hope I can do it right

@tthams73 2 года назад

Your premise is correct. However, missed a couple items and taught everyone who watched this a very bad habit. DO NOT IGNORE THESE STEPS: Make sure you clean extremely well the mating surfaces that contact the new seal prior to installing the new seal. Do NOT use used oil to lubricate the seal. Use NEW oil straight from the bottle. Without these steps the new seal won’t last as long and will leak. It’s the little steps that make the difference.

@katieposion800 7 лет назад

I have a Kia 2011 the six cylinder I have this problem they replace the rear main seal and the out side rear main seal they got it all back together and it still leaks like to know anybody had this problem before please help me out with this question thank you

@MrRadio1610 8 лет назад

I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU DIDNT CLEAN THE AREA BEFORE YOU PULLED THE OLD SEAL SO YOU DONT GET SHIT BEHIND OR INBETWEEN THE SEAL AND BLOCK!!!

@budgetboosting 8 лет назад

+MrRadio1610 It looked good from where we were at.

@wesleyedwards2764 7 лет назад

Lol! 😂

@MrSsippiboy 9 лет назад

Question will it be that easy for a 2007 Yukon Denali i got a rear main seal leak but is trying to see what all i need to fix it

@glennjones8300 9 лет назад

It's really that easy just make sure you have the proper tools

@budgetboosting 9 лет назад

***** The hardest part is removing the heavy transmission to get behind the flexplate to change the seal.

@mjs1231 8 лет назад

you forgot to check the crank surface for pitting, if pitted you would need a chamfered ring to go over the crank to prevent the new seal from leaking.

@budgetboosting 8 лет назад

+mjs1231 Great call.

@jpuckett7667 5 лет назад

Do you have to pull the engine out to replace a rear crank seal on a S10 pickup 97 model

@Jabulaya Год назад

If you have a 2wd automatic transmission then you will need to drop the transmission to get to this. It can be a pain in the butt to get to some of those bell housing bolts though!

@stocks4bt 7 лет назад

.how hard is it to do a motor swap in a saab 9-3. I have some mechanical experience but this would be my 1st time trying to swap and engine out. What advice would you recommend for me?.. and if you had to pay a mechanic to do it what would be the max price you would be willing to pay a mechanic?

@kylejcool 5 лет назад

I've swapped two engines, A bmw 328 and a 8 cyl Chevy, both RWD, I basically did the same thing. first, used color coded duct tape and took pictures to mark all connections to where they go. pulled the old engine out from the top using a cherry picker with the trans still attached. Prepped the new engine, attached the tran using dollies. drop it in, attach driveshaft then just re connecting it. Pretty much what you could do with any engine

@joshluff1161 8 лет назад

Is there a way to replace it in a front wheel drive without pulling everything out?

@budgetboosting 8 лет назад

+Josh Luff the transmission, and flexplate/flywheel need to be removed on any engine before rear main can be changed.

@milioguzman89 8 лет назад

shizzle?

@seronuske1 9 лет назад

Is it the same process on a 81 ford bronco?

@budgetboosting 9 лет назад

seronuske1 Should be very similar because the Bronco 351 W has a one piece rear main seal, I believe the 302 W is the same as well.

@StevesAutoNtrucks 9 лет назад

maybe use a bigger piece of wood lol

@budgetboosting 8 лет назад

Stephen Strogish OSTROGOTH Which ever fits the best with what you have to work with. After all improvise and overcome.

@NicNirvana 4 года назад

took the post right out of my mouth!

@danielberry1133 4 года назад

Lmao. He used like half a tree.

@subzeroperformance5494 4 года назад

Right! like damn I was using a 2x4. I Might just go get me fucking chunk of I-beam lmfaoo. He made it look to easy mine keeps popping off on the side.. beer might help hold it better maybe fuck idk. If anyone is still reading I appreciate you making it this far an I'd like to add I'm very stoned an somewhat tipsy. An been up for 2 days yea.. so if I can be fucked up an get my projects done why let your project sit idle?? I see to many cars rotting away an they want fix them but they let them rot such a shame. Sell them or fix them within enough time. Don't let the good ones die. Just a though from a addict. Everyone have a good day an hope your repairs are cheap an easy. Good luck

@fredfungalspore 3 года назад

Next time use a tree to knock the rear seal in 🤣

@jacquelineperry5873 5 лет назад

A dealership charged me 3100 to replace a rear crank shaft seal.later found out seal was removed thru lowering transmission and not removing motor like they told me.ive since gotten quotes 600 to 900 dollars.

@chuckadam9046 5 лет назад

Depending on the vehicle sometimes you can just remove the driveshaft, lines and wires then slide the transmission back

@smithraymond09029 7 лет назад

I'm always amazed at how all of these home mechanics take all of the time in the world to take a car apart but don't bother to procure an impact gun either borrowed or straight up purchased. They aren't that expensive.

@budgetboosting 7 лет назад

I have an impact gun but do not use it for everything.

@Stonez1512 8 лет назад

how often does this need replacing?

@budgetboosting 8 лет назад

+Stonez1512 when rebuilding engine or when it starts leaking oil

@rasheedlawrence6800 8 лет назад

+Budget Boosting how much does a replacement with labor go for?

@adamreid3955 8 лет назад

??? Quoted to be a massive bill! Small replacement cost, huge labor :(

@K1ngAcey 5 лет назад

Make sure to use oem seal from the vehicle manufacturer, if you go with a China made: auto zone, orileys, advance auto parts seal you will be replacing it once a week or once a month if your lucky

@carlmcrae119 4 года назад

@DaCoder 10 лет назад

Did you clean all the mating surfaces before installation?

@budgetboosting 10 лет назад

Da Coder yes we do. Sealing areas are best cleaned.

@theforgottenarmada 8 лет назад

question, can too much oil in a car cause damage to this main seal?

@budgetboosting 8 лет назад

+Andy Panda Yes, oil underpressure especially when over filled will find the easiest place to relieve pressure, the rear main seal is one of them.

@theforgottenarmada 8 лет назад

+Budget Boosting got it, thank you!

@roberttolhurst5155 7 лет назад

Andy Panda Too much oil can actually cause the oil to lose pressure. The action of the crank shaft chopping through the oil will cause aeration, and then bubbles will get sucked up into the system, collapse and reduce pressure

@chuckadam9046 5 лет назад

Use silicone instead of oil makes more sense

@frankmaio7106 4 года назад

Just to add.If the seal is PTFE and not rubber never use a lube of any type. That will destroy the seal.Just my .02

@Greasejunkiesteve 4 года назад

What the fruck did I just watch lmao

@abrahamnakayama5865 7 лет назад

should I drain the oil out of the engine first

@eksine 7 лет назад

probably not but I think you should clean the area with something that wont scratch it before you put it in, make sure brake cleaner will not eat the new seal, etc if that's what you will use to clean it

@abrahamnakayama5865 7 лет назад

+eksine I drained the oil because if you don't then all of the oil from the engine will spill out

@Corsta0211 7 лет назад

+Abe Then why are you asking that question?

@gregh7457 7 лет назад

wrong wrong wrong no no no You can leave the oil in the engine while you do this.

@n310ea 8 лет назад

If you don't change the oil in your car often enough, can it damage the seal and cause it to leak?

@budgetboosting 8 лет назад

+n310ea yes dirty oil contributes to failed seals. Routine maintenance prevents larger problems and promotes longer life of engines and components.

@A10TOES 6 лет назад

I have my oil changed every 3,000 miles since I bought my chrysler 300 2007 brand new, always had dealership change the oil, this last time they told me I had a rear seal leak, didn't offer to show me just said would cost $440 to fix, I don't hot rod my car, or abuse it, 85,000 miles on the engine, WTH, they think I am stupid, nope, going to get 2nd opinion. There are no oil leaks on my garage floor.