just had a question on the install of one. i already did one and it leaks like a mo-fo so i have to do it again any advice would be great. some one was telling me you have to use some kind of silicone to seal i did not use any thing like this. some one else is telling me a sealant of any kind isn't required. i am stuck in the middle cause i don't know shit.

 

whenever i do a clutch i do the rear main and i have never used any sealants and have never had any leaks....

 

You dont use any sealent. Maybe you accidently bent or ripped the seal while you were installing it? Did one side go all the way in and the other stick out? If you tried to knock that side back in then you might have damaged the seal.Try using a big socket to evenly knock it in.

 

I should get mine replaced too .. leaky bastard.

 

You fucked the seal up somehow.Do like Krautburner said and use a socket to tap it in evenly.

 

I need to change out my crx's rear main. leaky mo fucker.

 

yeah, just put a light coat of grease on it.

i always do it for rubber to metal surfaces, like o rings and shit

 

thanx to all for the replies. i will use the grease and socket ideas.

 

+1 about the socket... make sure the edge of the socket only touches the very far outside of the seal.. if the socket is to small... you stand a chance of it hitting the crank and damaging it. If i remember correcly its a 2 1/8th socket... dont hold me to it tho.. also do the yellow 3M thing, doesnt NEED it.. but it HELPS...