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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Hey guys im going to be swapping out my tranny for a rebulit one and throwing in a new clutch.My rear main seal has a slow leak like every mustang in the world.How difficult is it to replace?I figure as long as i have the tranny down i might as well try it?Any advice?Pointers?Brands of seals?
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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Just have to remove the flywheel/flexplate they pull it out with a screwdriver. Use a Fel-pro seal, a little RTV on the outer ring (the side that touches the block) will help it seal.
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pick it out....clean..install dry....tap in with wooden dowel...make sure you have your flywhell back on before you fill it with oil...
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FOXBODYPAT
pick it out....clean..install dry....tap in with wooden dowel...make sure you have your flywhell back on before you fill it with oil...

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