Blown rear main seal

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11-27-06 | 10:34 AM

JonCAGS300

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Blown rear main seal

I just found out that my rear main seal is blown. At 142,000 miles, I guess it sounds normal. While they are working in that area, is there anything else that can be done, any routine maintenance?
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11-27-06 | 10:36 AM

Kaiser

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When was your last trans fluid change?

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11-27-06 | 10:39 AM

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I had a major service two years ago when I bought the car, but I don't have the records with me at work. I'm sure I would have had it changed because the history was mainly unknown.

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11-27-06 | 10:46 AM

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I just thought about it and they will have to drain the fluid anyway to pull the trans. It's included.

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11-27-06 | 10:56 AM

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I just thought about it and they will have to drain the fluid anyway to pull the trans. It's included.

Ok. What about the trans filter? I don't know anything about these trannys, do the filters ever need replacing?

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11-27-06 | 11:04 AM

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There is a screen in the trans. You can have them pull the pan and inspect for excessive debris on the magnets and clean the screen. That would be good maintainence.