bmanone

The rear main seal was leaking between engine and transmission. It was a pretty big job for the home garage and took a several days to complete. Here are some pictures I took during the work.

Removed the exhaust & drive shaft (see left of exhaust in picture):


Removed the transmission the Harbor Freight Transmission Jack was required:

flex-plate before removal:


rear main seal and seal plate before removal:


Seal plate removed:

Close up of the O-ring seal, looks to be the main source of the leak:

Seal plate and main seal installed:

Flex-plate installed with bolts torqued:

all but the covers re-installed:

I'm happy it is done.

LatinLS430

iTrader: (1)

Mad respect to you for doing that at home!

Bgw70

Same here, amazing work…you sir are a good mechanic!!!

DshngDaryl

NICE JOB! and great view

OBP

Wow. Awesome work.

SGB4570

Wow what a project, great job doing it and documenting it. So how did you get the car high enough to pull that trans?

Tanker

I don't every want to do that job, let alone do it on the ground. LOL

bmanone

By using four 3 ton jack stands at the highest settings. I raised the front of the car first and placed it on two stands, then I raised the rear of the car and placed it on two more stands. Then I maid sure the car was completely stable before starting the work.

WIL44

Amazing job,you are one clever guy, respect..

GmanSC

Hat off to you. Great job.