Rear Main Seal Replacement || EASY

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@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

New video alert! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7qPps-U3ai6YYU.html

@dan-dan-da-treeman Жыл бұрын

I appreciate y'all's work on this series. I'm totally doing all of this soon. I have more confidence now . Thank you!

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Happy we could instill that confidence! Any questions you have while doing it just let us know

@prdr01 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding, clear, simple, well-narrated, no frills video. Thank you!

@dudewecanfixit 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for supporting

@jamesnewsom5899 Жыл бұрын

Well explained. Great music choice, relaxing and enables the viewer to focus on what you are saying and doing. Thank you!

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to leave this comment!

@eliamaya7163 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching this series of videos 👍🏼. This helped me a lot, very clear explained

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad we were helpful

@jeremyramirez2022 Жыл бұрын

Great job! You made the video clear to understand! Thank you

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@michaelnorris37664 2 жыл бұрын

You are a true Professional. Dude you are a real mechanic. I Watched the series and was so impressed with the transmission rebuild.Great video great skill set.

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, i love feedback. Please subscribe to our channel.!

@coolpeanuts23 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is where it’s at! 🙏

@chriszepeda5104 5 ай бұрын

I needed this done to my truck! came straight to your channel

@dudewecanfixit 4 ай бұрын

Happy we could help! Thank you for the support!

@JulioRodriguez-fu6gt 2 жыл бұрын

The best, most detailed KZfaq how to video I’ve ever watched. Thank you.

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Happy we were able to help! Make sure to subscribe for all your car needs 😁

@DONTCALLMETHAT 3 жыл бұрын

this is a must for ANYONE who buys an LS engine. especially from the salvage yard. did this on my 04. Was a PITA at first becuz it was my first time and i was under equipped. Also dont cheap out. get OEM or felpro. nothing less. you'll be glad you did. as for this video, its magical and very much needed for anyone looking to take on this feat. way to go man.

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

@TheTrevorcapps 2 жыл бұрын

Can you reuse the bolts or is it safer to replace the bolts

@DONTCALLMETHAT 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrevorcapps yes you can reuse them. They weren't torque to yield

@dashautorepair Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative to viewers. Keep em coming!

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffreyevans2947 6 ай бұрын

That white ring in the seal MUST be kept in place until installed! It will center the seal on the crank and keep it from pushing out when installed. DO NOT Grease the plate when installing the seal. Great video, Most leaks are from this area and a lot of leaks are from the upper gasket on this plate and not the main seal BUT Always replace Both when doing this as you have done.

@dudewecanfixit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. Next time I'm in one of those, I'm going to make an updated video

@brianking81 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 Suburban I need this done to badly. You make this look so easy, I wish I had the confidence to do this without screwing up my only means on transportation.

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

You can definitely do it. The hard part is the transmission...

@dannymccoy4244 2 жыл бұрын

Give it a shot bud!

@wytelester-green8891 2 жыл бұрын

My 03 Tahoe needs this soooo bad 🤦🏿‍♂️

@trell887 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@Valdemar-Perez-III Жыл бұрын

Same bro, my rear main has been leaking for years

@racerx7057 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Clear and very well made and narrated. Thanks. I have a 6sp 1999 Camaro ss that got a new tranny in 2016. I developed a slow leak and it might be the main seal unfortunately the mechanic I used sold his business lock, stock and barrel to CVS. I can't do the work myself if it does turn out to be the main seal but at least your video gave me a good idea of what's involved and what I may need to pay without getting ripped off.

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

That is unfortunate, but I'm glad I could be a good resource for you!

@richard2428 2 жыл бұрын

You earned a sub I'm slowing working myself into this field I've always wanted to be a mechanic or rather break shit and fix it later but it always seem intimidating after watching you along with other guys like scotty and chrisfix I have the confidence to move forward with my career choice for that thank you ✊🏿✊🏿

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help! Let me know if there are any specific videos that you would like to see and I will try to make it happen.

@richard2428 2 жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit iron sharpens iron brotha thank most definitely will

@lamborgatti-4783 2 жыл бұрын

Watch power nation

@johnbilich2584 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for the help!

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@classicrocker889 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a Great Video , I just have to fi d the one that includes backing the transmission up some.

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my 4L60 removal video!

@rice-cutter 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome i have a Blazer 4×4 and will be changing tranny same transmission! From your trans video !

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

That's great! I wish you the best! Please subscribe to our channel and share it with friends

@adriancampolla2807 3 жыл бұрын

Eso es lo que yo llamo un mecánico responsable limpio para trabajar 1 millón de puntos para este mecánico de mi parte

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

@jeffkeeney4731 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful info!

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Glad to help

@darryls8066 Жыл бұрын

Actual seal work looks like a piece of cake. Having to pull the transmission to access it turns this into a major project. If I do it I will for sure utilize the alignment tool I would not want to have to do this a second time! Getting some local shops to price it for me to see how much "incentive" I have to do this myself Hahah

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Let us know the price range they quote you at

@darryls8066 Жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit I am not usually at all interested in "snake oil" but after watching some videos for what it is going to take to pull a Tahoe Hybrid 4x4 transmission and transfer case i broke down and bought a bottle of Blue Devil rear main sealer (magic in a bottle) and poured it in. I figure at +266k miles it cannot actually hurt anything, Some people actually claim that it worked so I figure it is probably around a 10% chance Hahah I will update on that and what my local "Cooters" garage would charge to do this in a couple of weeks. Oh and 09 4x4 Tahoe for sale CHEAP!!!

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Yep, I'll hope for the best with you as well! Being that the rear main seal comes into contact with a rotating metal part, I do not think that a stop leak will be effective at all. However, using high mileage motor oil with a rubber conditioner may restore some of the fluff to the rear main seal and close the gap that the oil is leaking through

@artisticabyss4123 Жыл бұрын

I know... My 2002 avalanche is in she shop looking at a $600 bill

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

That's the best thing to do.

@artysmotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Made that look so easy 👍

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@neilgreen007 5 ай бұрын

Great presentation. Thank you !!

@dudewecanfixit 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@adriancampolla2807 3 жыл бұрын

Yo ya me suscribí dios te dé más sabiduría y bendiga a ti y a tu familia

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias

@johnmorgan7949 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough my brother thank you

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@raulgonzalez-uj6wo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I just subscribed. That's what I'm going to replace on my 2000 chevy. Thanks for sharing

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I hope this video helps you and we have many more that are applicable to your Chevy.

@heatherdevall7289 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite channel!

@EatMyYeeties Жыл бұрын

Just pulled my trans and replaced the rear main over the last two days, gonna be slamming it back together tomorrow. Been using pretty much only your videos for guidance and its been amazing! Thank yiu for the great quality and well indexed video! For reference I have a 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, so not everything is the same, but most of it is prerty similar! I do wanna say though, those video cuts you have from starting the process to taking the stuff off, I now know from my own experience how much absolhtely garbage it is to figure out and get off lolol! Its been a struggle.

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you have found our videos useful and I wish you the best on your project!

@customer3060 3 жыл бұрын

Always put rtv at the bottom of the cover plate that holds the two bottom screws your asking for a leak

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice

@customer3060 3 жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit I've heard of people loosening the pan when they use the alignment tool shame shouldn't have to do that at all

@peytonsmallwood4616 2 ай бұрын

Honestly I don’t know if I’d beat the new seal on with a screwdriver and hammer but thanks I needed this I’m tired of my oil leak 😂

@godarker2hell 2 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly. Like you spend all that money, remove my trans, then beat my seal in with a flathead? Yikes 😬. IDK about that either.

@SuperchiefApache 2 ай бұрын

That was a bit strange, but ok! I get it!

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

It should just pop in there without needing the screwdriver.

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

It should just pop in there without needing the screwdriver.

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

It should just pop in there without needing the screwdriver.

@michaelbrame4933 4 ай бұрын

Great video!

@dudewecanfixit 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lissettelopez8331 Жыл бұрын

Just did this in a 97 Silverado and the layout is very close. The biggest problem we had was getting the dipstick tube brackets to set while we put the tranny back in.... and we attached the flywheel on backwards. Don't do that lol but it took about 5 hours total, because you have to take the exhausts, driveshaft and crossmember. when you add in a rust factor, spray your exhaust 02 sensors with antisieze before you start anything.

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you were able to get it! Good job

@dudewecanfixitshorts 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video!

@morrison1405 5 ай бұрын

Oh man. This looks so easy. But you make it look hard. I'm gonna go out tomorrow morning and knock this out in a half hour and then go upstairs and take my old lady in the crapper.

@dudewecanfixit 5 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@damapema 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

De nada

@sartainja 9 ай бұрын

You made that look easy.

@dudewecanfixit 9 ай бұрын

I try

@luisrocha8058 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 💪💪💪👏👏👏

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Good looking! Happy you enjoyed

@amsolutions247llc3 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video

@Mtlmshr 2 жыл бұрын

Ok so if I’m honest I’m watching MANY videos on LS rear main seal installs just so I’m up to speed on these particular cars. But in my 40+years as a car builder I’ve never seen anyone drive a seal in with a flat blade screw driver and a chisel?!? Considering that most all other videos exclaim how important it is that this seal and cover are centered on the end of the crank (and I can see why) the techs that installed my rear main seal in my 99 C5 Vette evidently missed this alignment (these were experienced Chevy dealership techs) and my car started pissing out oil the day after I picked it up! This is why I’m now schooling myself on this topic. So I can check things as they do it again! There is a alignment tool that should be used to install that cover so it’s centered on the crank and then is used to put the seal in!

@achrafz8881 Жыл бұрын

yep saw that too and was like wtf that seal won't last long lol!!!

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

We installed that seal in May of 2020. It's still doing fine. It turns out that the seal pretty much just sits in the bore and doesn't need to be driven in. It looked like it needed to go in a little farther, that's why I was gently tapping it in.

@longlivechina7538 2 ай бұрын

Your my hero. My Hummer loves you

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! We try to keep the oil inside the engine instead of outside, lol.

@olhemi1 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@dudewecanfixit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@VideoNash 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@dylantedder2313 3 жыл бұрын

good work

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@raulvega2955 3 ай бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO, I HAVE A 2004 YUKON 4.8 L GOING TO REPLACE MY REAR MAIN SEAL. I HOPE IT'S AS EASY AS YOURS.

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

The seal is easy, removing the transmission is a job!

@raulmiranda4375 Жыл бұрын

Gracias

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@raffaeledemartinosandoval4851 2 жыл бұрын

very good...

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mtyson0001 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@jamesquinnie3285 2 жыл бұрын

Great Explain Video!!!💪💪💪

@albertomendoza1948 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone should love you man nice Video I like the the T sequence

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@UENVEYME2 2 жыл бұрын

Would have been a great time to replace the barbell oil diverter. LS rear Mail seal alignment tool is $25 and takes out the guess work.

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

What is the barbell oil diverter?

@UENVEYME2 2 жыл бұрын

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@buckfiden5171 2 жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit I’m thinking they meant the galley plug

@e.s.l5861 Жыл бұрын

Sac city corvette makes a nice upgrade barbell

@SuperchiefApache 2 ай бұрын

@@dudewecanfixitrear main diverter galley plug is the orange round thing on the left side of the engine block when facing forward. You ran your hand right over it when you did the rear main seal.

@darrenzoeckler6429 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I didn't even know what a rear main seal is. Defiantly gonna leave this one to a pro with the proper equipment. I won't be able to schedule it until a month or so from now. It's not leaking a whole lot just a few drops. Parking over some cardboard for now. I am going on a 1,000 mi. road trip. Will the leakage get worse and should I be worried?

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

It will get worse over time, but it’s usually pretty gradual. Just check your oil level often and you’ll get a feel for how fast the leak is.

@dadhobbies9455 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to change the seal out myself and I've been seeing some people online saying not to lube up the seal it's supposed to go in dry does it really matter

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

I personally use lube on moving parts, but I believe this should actually go in dry, so put it in dry

@mrtwon2277 Жыл бұрын

I’m about to make this repair on my wife’s 2005 Tahoe 4x4 . I was under the impression some type of alignment tool was needed to center the seal perfectly and then tighten the cover

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend using the alignment tool and I will eventually make another video showing that process

@mrtwon2277 Жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit cool !

@SouthernRoseStudio 7 ай бұрын

New sub 🎉

@dudewecanfixit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@thesetruths1404 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2005 Yukon 5.3L 4x4. Looks exactly the same. I may have a very slow rear main leak. I just got it and am watching it now after a fresh oil change. Has 216,000 miles on it. Seems to run great though. 3 questions: 1. Was there a cover on your inspection hole that shows the bottom of the flex plate? Mine does not have a cover of any type. I can see the bottom of the flex plate. 2. I have a pair of ramps that raises vehicles back or front tires by about 12". Would that be helpful to use for this job? 3. So the rear seal has two parts? A shaft seal, plus a shaft seal cover gasket?

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

I don't remember if that truck had an inspection hole. I generally use Jack stands if I'm removing the transmission. It gives you more room to work. The rear main seal is just the seal and there is a gasket on the plate.

@jesusgranados1311 Жыл бұрын

Hey man I noticed you retirases the two bottom bolts how many ft pounds of torque did you change it to because I tried doing 15 pony down torque and one snapped off now I’m on the wait of new bolts TIA

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

I think I just checked them at the same torque the second time.

@radstyle 8 ай бұрын

I was told to torque the very bottom long ones under the oil pan at 9 lbs and to tighten those last. Is that sound about right?

@dudewecanfixit 8 ай бұрын

Yes, that sounds like good advice

@HouseofAlcantar 2 жыл бұрын

If the bolts aren’t tightened in the proper sequence, will that cause it to leak even if the seal has been replaced?

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and you may want to look up the manufacturers recommended tightening sequence.

@35TheDarkknight 2 жыл бұрын

Well detailed job👍

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jamchanic1497 2 жыл бұрын

Hey am doing the same work now how do I set my tourc tool to the foot pound

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Rotate the handle until the vertical line matches up with the foot pound number that you need

@showtime2203 Жыл бұрын

👌🏿thanks

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@michaelmarchese 4 ай бұрын

Yeah dude I can fix that. My dad has an awesome set of tools

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

Sweet!

@richardeicholtz4868 9 ай бұрын

Very nice video. Is this a common issue with Tahoe's? Prior to looking up your video I saw a used Tahoe online and the owner said it had this with this same issue.

@dudewecanfixit 8 ай бұрын

Yep, very common with all vehicles when they get high mileage.

@richardeicholtz4868 8 ай бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit Got it. Well sir you made that repair look very doable. Great video

@iwoww562a9 2 жыл бұрын

What do u guys think a fair cost for this job would come out to on a 05 Escalade?

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're looking at about 10 hours of shop labor at $100 an hour and about $100 in parts. So, around a thousand bucks

@vincentgomez4435 3 жыл бұрын

Did it work putting in the seal like that ? Not trying to be mean just asking ... I seen another vid where they line up the cover then put the seal ...

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it worked out fine. The seal actually pushed loose while installing, so it is not really a compression fit like I'm used to.

@budthechud3408 4 ай бұрын

You don't lube the crank surface with a bit of oil to aid in the seal sliding on?

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

Thats what I've been told.

@joseaguilar1312 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, excuse me, I already replaced it but it's throwing more oil than I threw away. What possibilities are there for me to put it wrong and how can I do it or what do you think I'll put it wrong?

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

That's odd, maybe the seal was faulty. There is a comment under this video about a specific way to tighten the bolts. All I can think is the seal was not seated correctly or is faulty. Did you accidentally scratch the metal surface?

@trailerparkcryptoking5213 Жыл бұрын

You didn’t center the seal and/or tightened the two oil pan bolts first and pulled the seal off center. This video didn’t exercise the importance of those two things which are extremely important! Taking down this video and replacing it with an updated video would save hundreds of leaks people are going to create following this video!

@randy1ization Жыл бұрын

sir have you even seen a SBC harmonic balancer seperate.. Im rebuilding a 4.3 chevy,, the sleeve on the balancer had a groove worn in it from the seal. I bought a speedy sleeve and put the balancer in the freezer for abt an hour to shrink the metal. I took it to my bench, installed the speedy sleeve and let the balancer come to room temp. I then took a rubber mallet and was getting the balancer started on the crankshaft. I noticed little pieces of rubber falling out, so I started hitting it with the mallet to take it off and the outer ring of the balancer seperated from the inner ring.,. so did me putting it in the freezer cause this? or was it just old and brittle.. the inner and outer parts of the ring seem to be glued together.. I was shocked that it seperated..

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

The harmonic balancer on my Toyota Camry came apart after 500,000, miles. It had a rubber piece between the inner and outer metal sections. It just happens over time. The hammer may have sped it up though

@randy1ization Жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit I always thought they were one solid piece of iron,, learned something new. not knowing this can happen could be a nightmare trying to get an engine that is out of time sorted out. if the hub slips just a little inside, the timing will be off. I will bet this has happened plenty of times and drove people nuts.

@seangowan7441 Жыл бұрын

Can you reuse the flexplate/flywheel bolts?

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Yes

@davidlangley2722 6 ай бұрын

Would it be the same with a 2012 GMC sierra 2500 HD 4x4 ?

@dudewecanfixit 6 ай бұрын

It should be very similar

@djmjr77 2 жыл бұрын

How is it good that the seal can just "pop" out when installing the cover? If its that easy to come out why couldn't it come out under operation? Does the flexplate hold it in?

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the flex plate bolts on over it and holds it on. Like installing a wheel over a rotor

@ls4.8frank 2 жыл бұрын

It was popping out because he applied grease to the inner part of the seal and rear cover. Both are to be dry 100%. Do not use grease or oil. You can apply a light amount of grease to the outer facing part of the seal once it is installed, but not the inner part or the metal of the cover. It will leak prematurely and possibly even right away.

@noahhuraan5353 9 ай бұрын

So mine leaks but its extremely minor. You only see it on the underside of the transmission and it isnt enough to drip down. Can I leave this alone or should i fix it asap/ will it get worse?

@dudewecanfixit 9 ай бұрын

It will surely get worse over time. It will not cause engine damage as long as you check your oil level regularly and make sure you have enough oil. I personally don't replace the seal unless it is leaking a lot of oil or I am already removing the transmission for another reason. It's a pretty big job.

@stonemills1546 2 жыл бұрын

Just to clarify if it's a ptfe seal it goes on dry oiling or greasing will increase failure but if it's old school rubber then yes oil.

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update!

@ramirov4510 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@dudewecanfixit 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@michaelmascolino4962 3 ай бұрын

Hell I like to move forward but I can't get my harmonic balancer off it's frozen on it

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

What does that have to do with the rear main seal?

@tylergray6308 10 ай бұрын

So you don't have to use the centering ring for the rear main seal?

@dudewecanfixit 9 ай бұрын

It is recommended to use the centering ring

@Chasemanuti 9 ай бұрын

How did you spray your foam insulation in your shop? Or did you pay someone to come spray it?

@dudewecanfixit 8 ай бұрын

It was cheaper to pay a professional to spray it, so that's the route I went

@keithridlen7122 Жыл бұрын

You're the first person I've seen using grease to hold/lube/seal...How has this heldup overtime? I'm rebuilding an LQ4 for my DD, I wanna keep my engine bay clean as long as I can - no leaks. TIA

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

We’ve been getting a lot of confusion on greasing the seal. It worked for us and the truck has been running perfectly for the past 2 years lol 🤷🏽‍♂️ if you feel safer not using it then by all means. This is just what worked for us personally

@AutoSteps Жыл бұрын

gm SI says to use clean engine oil to lube the seal

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Everyone’s been getting on us about it 😂

@AutoSteps Жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit you did it correct, grease,oil its no difference. only thing is you dont have to pop the rear cover off to get the seal out. si actually says not to

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

That's good to know, however, we wanted to reseal the cover also.

@IngoAUW 3 жыл бұрын

since when do you lube a dry mounted rear main seal?

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

I always lubricate seals that are touching moving parts. There were no instructions saying otherwise.

@patrickcowan8701 3 жыл бұрын

Thos are dry fit seals.

@stevea6722 2 жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit Never grease the outside of the seal where it fits in the cover, friction keeps it from moving. Carb cleaner probably isn't the best choice for a cleaner either as most carb cleaners will breakdown gaskets and rubber seals. Non-chlorinated brake cleaner is my choice.

@JER313 Жыл бұрын

My leaks too did oil pan that did not fix it. Thinks its seal

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Probably so. The rear main seal is notorious for leaking

@eugeneemerick4359 3 жыл бұрын

u guys rock

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Please spread the word about our channel, we need subscribers!

@tacticallance 4 ай бұрын

Is the silicone a necessity to fully create the seal?

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

Very highly reccomended.

@jamieK111 2 жыл бұрын

You should not lubricate the inside of the seal that rides the crank, according to the Fel-Pro instructions on-line. Other than that - very helpful.

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a little over two years and its driving like a beauty! Happy it was helpful for you!

@Jabulaya Жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit thanks for this update! I watched several videos and lubed mine up like you did with yours and started worrying after reading the "dry install" instructions...after I installed it lol.

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

I'm glad everything is working well on yours!

@chrisavila5918 Жыл бұрын

Did you use new bolts for the fly wheel?

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

No, we used the same bolts. They are not torque to yield bolts.

@mikejackson4538 Жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you use rtf across the bottom edge of the cover?

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

You can if you want, it won't hurt

@oralwayne7273 2 жыл бұрын

great teacher

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Please subscribe

@hectorcuellar7953 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find video on removal of transmission?

@dudewecanfixit 2 жыл бұрын

Look for the 4L60 transmission removal on my channel.

@His_Scout_Sixty 3 ай бұрын

Do you have to drain your trans fluid to do this?

@dudewecanfixit Ай бұрын

@chrismadison8786 3 жыл бұрын

All your video's are good..I wish you were in Texas

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks! I have some friends in Texas. What part?

@chrismadison8786 3 жыл бұрын

@@dudewecanfixit Dallas

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

I travel through there occasionally. I have some family in Austin though

@kasotty Жыл бұрын

You first have to line up the cover and then install the seal. Cover has to be centred relative to the crank. You cannot install the seal on the cover first and then install the cover. The seal may still leak

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, we will be making a revised video!

@vinny6_9 6 сағат бұрын

this. why even remove the cover to begin with? you're asking for potential issues. just pop the old one out and the new one in.

@212dems 10 ай бұрын

Dude! I feel I can fix it!!

@dudewecanfixit 10 ай бұрын

Dude! I believe you can fix it!

@52552124555663355895 Жыл бұрын

I got my trans out now should I go ahead and replace it. It’s not leaking but would it be good preventative maintenance?

@dudewecanfixit Жыл бұрын

I would definitely replace it. Get the centering tool also.

@Nic1Moreno 3 жыл бұрын

The two bolts that come up from The oil pan are where alot of people make the biggest mistake..these tend to be the first two people tighten first pulling the rear main seal cover down and warp the seal without knowing and continue to have a oil leak so they do the oil pan gasket and still have oil leak and get frustrated because the leak isn't fixed...alot figure since new seals and gasket they aren't the failure point when it was the install that was the problem....I've seen it and known some who have sunk thousands I've also managed to find a few people sell the vechicle dirt cheap because of this...

@dudewecanfixit 3 жыл бұрын

Good information to know. Thanks for sharing.

@upnorth5465 2 жыл бұрын

If you think that those 2 bolts tightened to 106in lbs is going to pull down on a plate that is bolted down with 12 bolts to the block you are out of your mind.

@joeysanchez5926 2 жыл бұрын

@@upnorth5465 he said "first 2(bolts) people tend to tighten"

@trailerparkcryptoking5213 Жыл бұрын

@@upnorth5465 if you tighten those two bolts while the twelve are loose what you reckon happens? If ya really wanna show off your smarts try stepping up your reading comprehension skills first, dipshitt...... 🤡🤡🤡

@upnorth5465 Жыл бұрын

@@trailerparkcryptoking5213 I'm talking about the 12 bolts that are clamping the rear cover to the back of the engine..... Not the remaining bolts on the oil pan, dip shit. The force of the 2 long bolts at 105in lbs that thread into that cover has 0 effect on the 12 rear cover bolts torqued to 22 ft lbs holding it in place. But If you knew how an ls engine was put together I wouldn't have to explain this to you would I?

@carlodonnell146 10 ай бұрын

I once heard that with some seals greasing the inside of the seal is not recommended because the seal needs dryness to seal it self to the crankshaft; I have not heard anyone say that recently; I wonder if it is because they are missing it.

@dudewecanfixit 9 ай бұрын

Most people agree that they remain seal should be installed dry

@vinny6_9 6 сағат бұрын

PTFE seals go on dry. Regular ones need some lube/grease on the inside lips.