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burnin oil · 08-13-2021, 05:47 PM

If the oil pressure was good I would just reseal. Replacing the rear bearing may be a good idea though. It is the thrust bearing and usually has the most wear. If its a stock truck replace that one bearing and roll on. After all you are already pulling that one cap to roll the seal in. The bearings can be done the same way. It used to be common to do a backyard rebuild and just rering and new bearings. I just did a jeep 4.0 that way. Runs great.

08-13-2021, 05:47 PM	#8
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: Engine Condition Input If the oil pressure was good I would just reseal. Replacing the rear bearing may be a good idea though. It is the thrust bearing and usually has the most wear. If its a stock truck replace that one bearing and roll on. After all you are already pulling that one cap to roll the seal in. The bearings can be done the same way. It used to be common to do a backyard rebuild and just rering and new bearings. I just did a jeep 4.0 that way. Runs great.