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Mar 24, 2006 | 12:24 PM

mmbintn

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Rear main seal

Ok I have a oil leak from the rear of the oil pan, its not bad just annoying. Is there a way to tell if its the rear main without dropping the oil pan? Also in the 95 351 is it a 1 or 2 peice seal? Thanks, Micah.

Mar 24, 2006 | 08:32 PM

mikeyswood

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My 351 is a one piece. If you wipe it clean and run it for a bit you will see the origin.

Mike

Mar 25, 2006 | 07:51 AM

mmbintn

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Ok if its a one peice do I have to drop the crank to replace it.

Mar 25, 2006 | 10:27 AM

LoosMaster

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You'll have to remove the transmission, clutch/torque convertor and flywheel. Get a screw(about a #8 sheet metal), drill an appropriate diameter hole in the face of the seal to thread the screw in. Take a pair of pliers, grip the screw and pull the seal out. Clean the mating surface good. Apply a thin coat of oil on the crankshaft flange and install the new seal. If it's the 2 piece, the the pan has to come off and the engine has to be lifted for that.