was told I had all this that needs to be replaced?

zinsavage123 · November 4th, 2011, 12:32 AM

8.8 Pinion Seal
8.8 Upper Housing Bushing Kit
MODULAR REAR MAIN SEAL
MODULAR FRONT CRANK SEAL
2V TIMING COVER GASKET

now I seen no leaks and nothing drips from my gt, so I dont know if its major or not the shop told me its not 911 worthy but should be fixed in the near future. Are these serious repairs if not attentended too quickly? any negatives too putting this off for a lil while? does this stuff go up at low miles? I only got 75k on it!??

Zatrekaz · November 4th, 2011, 12:49 AM

Most of it just looked like basic seals, besides the brushings... not sure about that.

Whats the cost on all if it? If its not much, there is no harm.

zinsavage123 · November 4th, 2011, 01:13 AM

quite a few hundred whats the upper bushing kits? now will I mess anything up or have problems if some of those seals/gaskets leak and I dont fix right away?

4.6DreameR · November 4th, 2011, 09:24 AM

The upper bushings are the UCA bushings pressed into the 8.8 housing. Stock ones are rubber, replacement can be either rubber, spherical, not sure about poly. I haven't seen them.
If its not leaking, don't mess with it.
Rear main seal is a pain to get to and replace.
You are going to pay quite a bit for it, there is a lot of labor involved replacing the rear main and timing cover seal.

The only other thing that comes to mind immediately is the oil pan gasket. Mine is leaking slightly, but I never see more than one drop every now and then on the driveway.
Good thing to replace when dropping the Kmember for any reason, be it LTs or replacing the K with a tubular one.

fox_body_stang · November 11th, 2011, 01:02 AM

Sounds like the shop is looking for a way to get some cash out of you. If you can't see it leaking then don't worry about it. I'm curious how they came up with the rear main seal without pulling the tranny to see something, unless they were seeing something leaking. The upper control arm bushing is a PITA to change, so unless you are really noticing something detrimental in the feel of the rear suspension I don't think I would worry about it. Those bushings are something you would worry about if you had the rear end out and could have some room to work. I would say there is no harm in putting off unless it is gushing out of the seal. If it is leaking slightly then just make sure to keep an eye on the oil level and make sure you are keeping it at optimal level.

mustang50lx · November 14th, 2011, 08:09 PM

If the seals are really leaking make sure and check the PCV valve/system. If it's clogged the excessive crankcase pressure can cause seals to leak. It used to be a problem on 5.0 pushrod engines when the PCV filter got clogged on higher mileage cars. I am surprised they are leaking with 75K on the car. My wifes 92 Grand Marquis went to the junkyard with 320K on it and no leaks. I would get a second opinion for sure.

zinsavage123 · November 14th, 2011, 10:21 PM

well I got a built trans and stall put in not too long ago and I dont beleive he said anything bout the rear main seal? so???

zinsavage123 · November 14th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by fox_body_stang

Sounds like the shop is looking for a way to get some cash out of you. If you can't see it leaking then don't worry about it. I'm curious how they came up with the rear main seal without pulling the tranny to see something, unless they were seeing something leaking. The upper control arm bushing is a PITA to change, so unless you are really noticing something detrimental in the feel of the rear suspension I don't think I would worry about it. Those bushings are something you would worry about if you had the rear end out and could have some room to work. I would say there is no harm in putting off unless it is gushing out of the seal. If it is leaking slightly then just make sure to keep an eye on the oil level and make sure you are keeping it at optimal level.

true and i have looked under the car while at idle and operating temps not one drop of anything is dripping so who knows on that?

fox_body_stang · November 24th, 2011, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by zinsavage123

true and i have looked under the car while at idle and operating temps not one drop of anything is dripping so who knows on that?

Well then definitely sounds like a shop trying to screw you out of mod money.

03fastgt · December 5th, 2011, 10:12 PM

get a second opinion

November 4th, 2011, 12:32 AM	#1
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	was told I had all this that needs to be replaced? 8.8 Pinion Seal 8.8 Upper Housing Bushing Kit MODULAR REAR MAIN SEAL MODULAR FRONT CRANK SEAL 2V TIMING COVER GASKET now I seen no leaks and nothing drips from my gt, so I dont know if its major or not the shop told me its not 911 worthy but should be fixed in the near future. Are these serious repairs if not attentended too quickly? any negatives too putting this off for a lil while? does this stuff go up at low miles? I only got 75k on it!?? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd

November 4th, 2011, 12:49 AM	#2
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Most of it just looked like basic seals, besides the brushings... not sure about that. Whats the cost on all if it? If its not much, there is no harm. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

November 4th, 2011, 01:13 AM	#3
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	quite a few hundred whats the upper bushing kits? now will I mess anything up or have problems if some of those seals/gaskets leak and I dont fix right away? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd Last edited by zinsavage123; November 4th, 2011 at 01:31 AM.

November 11th, 2011, 01:02 AM	#5
fox_body_stang Regular 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like the shop is looking for a way to get some cash out of you. If you can't see it leaking then don't worry about it. I'm curious how they came up with the rear main seal without pulling the tranny to see something, unless they were seeing something leaking. The upper control arm bushing is a PITA to change, so unless you are really noticing something detrimental in the feel of the rear suspension I don't think I would worry about it. Those bushings are something you would worry about if you had the rear end out and could have some room to work. I would say there is no harm in putting off unless it is gushing out of the seal. If it is leaking slightly then just make sure to keep an eye on the oil level and make sure you are keeping it at optimal level. __________________ 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra---1993 Notch Colorado Car Forum Bringing Horsepower Junkies together!!

November 14th, 2011, 10:21 PM	#7
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	well I got a built trans and stall put in not too long ago and I dont beleive he said anything bout the rear main seal? so??? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd

November 14th, 2011, 08:09 PM	#6
mustang50lx Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the seals are really leaking make sure and check the PCV valve/system. If it's clogged the excessive crankcase pressure can cause seals to leak. It used to be a problem on 5.0 pushrod engines when the PCV filter got clogged on higher mileage cars. I am surprised they are leaking with 75K on the car. My wifes 92 Grand Marquis went to the junkyard with 320K on it and no leaks. I would get a second opinion for sure.

December 5th, 2011, 10:12 PM	#10
03fastgt Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	get a second opinion

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