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Old 05-26-2013, 07:59 PM   #14
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Re: easiest way to change the rear main seal

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Originally Posted by burnin oil View Post
They are trying to make sure that the counter wieght on the crank doesn't catch the pan as it slides back. It is fun trying to get the rear of the pan to clear the trans, baffle clear the oil pump and pickup, and clear the crank all the while bottoming out on the crossmember.
Yep been there 1st one I ever did lined up perfect second on was like what the heck why isn't this working raised the engine and got the pan off was like hmm that's why. Making sure the crank is lined up properly will make it a easy job unless you are working on a 4x4 the. It don't matter
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