oil leak...

XXGREGXX · September 2nd, 2010, 04:53 AM

Okay, I have access to a lift and tools. I have a rear main seal leak (I beleive that's what it is called) The part where the motor and the tranny meet. Now.. How difficult would it be to fix that? I got a quote at the shop of $900! That's really hefty..

Can I just unbolt it, pull the tranny back far enough from the motor to get to replace the gasket and stick it back on? OR is there more to it than that? Anything else I should do while I'm at it? The car has 120k on the clock and No transmission work recorded.

Edit: Slow leak, maybe one or two drops a day.

brharris777 · September 2nd, 2010, 04:59 AM

i can email you the procedure off of all data tomorrow while im at school. PM me your email if you want the removal and reinstall directions with all the torque specs.

XXGREGXX · September 2nd, 2010, 05:20 AM

Pmed

goren813 · September 3rd, 2010, 12:54 PM

Trans and bell housing have to come off, then its easy to get to, but be EXTREMELY careful not to scratch the end of the crank at all, or you'll forever have a leak. They do sell crankshaft repair sleeves if you do, but not something you want to deal with.

BlueScreaM · September 3rd, 2010, 01:22 PM

Yeah ford make some crappy seals....

XXGREGXX · September 3rd, 2010, 04:05 PM

Yeah, Crappy headers too haha

I'll definately watch out on taking it off.

mustangmike! · September 3rd, 2010, 05:56 PM

I took it out of my 94 when I first started working on it. My dad told me what to do, after a little prying I have it out, new one hammered in. I was 17 then lol, shouldnt be to hard for ya.

Been a couple years, but, raise car, take out DS, Trans, after that I dont really remember where it was. I just remember usuing a small pry bar and flat head screw driver and finally got it out. Got a new one and used a rubber mallet to hammer it in.
Over all I dont remember it being that hard at all

XXGREGXX · September 3rd, 2010, 07:52 PM

Did you use a lift bud? Or just a garage fix? Lol just wondering. But I've done a few transmissions, but that was with a lift, trans jack, and all the right tools. Haha.

goren813 · September 5th, 2010, 02:34 PM

Don't need a lift, a nice jack and JACK STANDS ALL AROUND is more than enough clearance.

September 2nd, 2010, 04:53 AM	#1
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,269 iTrader: 1 reviews	oil leak... Okay, I have access to a lift and tools. I have a rear main seal leak (I beleive that's what it is called) The part where the motor and the tranny meet. Now.. How difficult would it be to fix that? I got a quote at the shop of $900! That's really hefty.. Can I just unbolt it, pull the tranny back far enough from the motor to get to replace the gasket and stick it back on? OR is there more to it than that? Anything else I should do while I'm at it? The car has 120k on the clock and No transmission work recorded. Edit: Slow leak, maybe one or two drops a day. __________________ Serbiandude Sig U.S Navy E-3 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001133239318 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ore-style.html

September 2nd, 2010, 04:59 AM	#2
brharris777 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,848 iTrader: 0 reviews	i can email you the procedure off of all data tomorrow while im at school. PM me your email if you want the removal and reinstall directions with all the torque specs. __________________ " When in doubt, go flat out"- Colin McRae MM Cobra Club #76 MM Cleavage Club #14 285 CREW #8

September 2nd, 2010, 05:20 AM	#3
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,269 iTrader: 1 reviews	Pmed __________________ Serbiandude Sig U.S Navy E-3 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001133239318 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ore-style.html

September 3rd, 2010, 12:54 PM	#4
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,410 iTrader: 0 reviews	Trans and bell housing have to come off, then its easy to get to, but be EXTREMELY careful not to scratch the end of the crank at all, or you'll forever have a leak. They do sell crankshaft repair sleeves if you do, but not something you want to deal with. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

September 3rd, 2010, 01:22 PM	#5
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah ford make some crappy seals.... __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

September 3rd, 2010, 04:05 PM	#6
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,269 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah, Crappy headers too haha I'll definately watch out on taking it off. __________________ Serbiandude Sig U.S Navy E-3 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001133239318 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ore-style.html

September 3rd, 2010, 05:56 PM	#7
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,202 iTrader: 1 reviews	I took it out of my 94 when I first started working on it. My dad told me what to do, after a little prying I have it out, new one hammered in. I was 17 then lol, shouldnt be to hard for ya. Been a couple years, but, raise car, take out DS, Trans, after that I dont really remember where it was. I just remember usuing a small pry bar and flat head screw driver and finally got it out. Got a new one and used a rubber mallet to hammer it in. Over all I dont remember it being that hard at all __________________ FUCKING AWESOME: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Te0V71sGoxA Purple Haze

September 3rd, 2010, 07:52 PM	#8
XXGREGXX Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 3.8L Mustang SIXXER Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,269 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did you use a lift bud? Or just a garage fix? Lol just wondering. But I've done a few transmissions, but that was with a lift, trans jack, and all the right tools. Haha. __________________ Serbiandude Sig U.S Navy E-3 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001133239318 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ore-style.html

September 5th, 2010, 02:34 PM	#9
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,410 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't need a lift, a nice jack and JACK STANDS ALL AROUND is more than enough clearance. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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