Rear main leak

mkeane93 · Post by **mkeane93** » Mon May 07, 2012 9:18 pm

was just wondering if there was a cheap fix for the rear main leaking without replacing it? my last GT had a small drip and had the rear main fixed and guess what......... it still leaked a few drops when it sat up longer than a week or two, just got the cobra and it leaks a few drops and before i get it fixed was wondering everyones thoughts

jstanley55 · Post by **jstanley55** » Mon May 07, 2012 10:55 pm

Cheapest way to fix that is to do it yourself.

k98dave · Post by **k98dave** » Tue May 08, 2012 11:10 am

I had that on my car at 99K, it was the rear main but also the oil pan gasket was leaking more than the main (Ford used paper thin gasket) Pulled the motor and replaced them both (new Ford one piece oil pan gasket) along with new oil pump for good measure and clutch. Did a complete eng. bay and underside wash down as well. Nice & clean with no leaks or drips

pete3323 · Post by **pete3323** » Wed May 09, 2012 8:20 pm

The short answer....no.

buddha · Post by **buddha** » Thu May 10, 2012 9:06 am

The cost isn't an issue, it's just a PITA.

pete3323 · Post by **pete3323** » Thu May 10, 2012 9:49 am

I think he is talking about having a shop fix it in which case cost will be an issue.

mkeane93 · Post by **mkeane93** » Thu May 10, 2012 2:50 pm

im really just worried about it leaking again after getting it fixed

Post by **1993cobra** » Thu May 10, 2012 5:26 pm

just make sure the crank doesnt have a groove worn in it from the seal, if it does you may want to get the repair sleeve . the sleave is a very thin metal ring that you tap onto the crank to give the new seal a new smooth surface to seal against. and while you got the trans out, its a good time to check the clutch and throw out bearing.