Main Seal question
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Main Seal question
So my truck has developed an oil leak, and I haven't pulled the inspection plate to confirm it, but I don't see any oil on top rear of the engine, so I am thinking it is the rear main seal or part of the pan gasket.
My question is this... If I do find this to be the issue, should I buy the seal with the wear sleeve? Is there a "tried and proven" seal or any to stay away from?
Thanks, Kyle
My question is this... If I do find this to be the issue, should I buy the seal with the wear sleeve? Is there a "tried and proven" seal or any to stay away from?
Thanks, Kyle
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X2, I used the sleeve and seal from FORD.
Ford Part number: F2TZ-6701-A
Have a read through here.....http://www.oilburners.net/forums/sho...-main-on-these
Ford Part number: F2TZ-6701-A
Have a read through here.....http://www.oilburners.net/forums/sho...-main-on-these
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I did mine when swapping the tranny since I didn't know the history and everything looked like it was leaking (when I got it apart, not sure if it was or not, but figured it was worth doing).
I didn't remove the rear cover, didn't see any need to. I did have an issue with the cheap *** ford install tool. The 4 plastic dowels don't keep it straight, and it went crooked at one point. I was able to even it out though and I think just used a block of wood over the whole shebang to drive it straight.
I did mine when swapping the tranny since I didn't know the history and everything looked like it was leaking (when I got it apart, not sure if it was or not, but figured it was worth doing).
I didn't remove the rear cover, didn't see any need to. I did have an issue with the cheap *** ford install tool. The 4 plastic dowels don't keep it straight, and it went crooked at one point. I was able to even it out though and I think just used a block of wood over the whole shebang to drive it straight.
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I was able to even it out though and I think just used a block of wood over the whole shebang to drive it straight.
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