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    Rear main Seal

    Well I got the rear cover and gasket all torqued down per instructions. Did I only need to add rtv in the corners once I get the pan installed? Watched a few youtube videos of guys installing rear main seal cover with no rtv because the oil pan was not present. and he added the rtv at the four...
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    Rear main Seal

    Im thinking the rear seal and the oil pan were leaking. Ive replaced the oil pan gasket several times. This will be the 3rd time. Each time I kept getting oil between the oil pan and bellhousing but not much. But recently the oil leak increased. I just ordered another fel pro gasket and pickup...
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    Rear main Seal

    Ok I will look into this as well. Looking at the rear right corner of the oil pan gasket the rubber molding broke. So looks like I have to change it too!!
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    Rear main Seal

    Ok cool I guess ill go that route. Just got the rear cover off to check the rear of the oil pan gasket and look here This oil gallery plug is sticking out just a tad should it be flush with the block?
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    Rear main Seal

    Well my leak seems to be coming from the bottom of the seal. More than likely it was leaking enough and the flexplate/crank was slinging it around in the bellhousing. Is it necessary to use the rear cover alignment tool. The kit I have came with a new cover and the seal already installed in...
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    Rear main Seal

    finally got all the bellhousing bolts out, and flexplate bolts out. I was able to wiggle the rear of the trans and it seperated from the motor. Im looking at the rear seal and its sign of a little oil but not much. The area to the left and right of the rear cover appear to be wet. Heres a pic...
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    Rear main Seal

    Since the transmission is coming out I plan on changing the front and rear seal. On Rockauto I see Torque Converter Seal but on autzone it's called turbine shaft seal. Can someone tell me whats the front transmission seal called and is GM the best brand to use?
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    Rear main Seal

    Well I got them out tonight. dontjetman introduced me to my new gf she helped alot. She got them out in about 10 minutes. Now all I have is the bellhousing bolts left. Will start back maybe tomorrow or later on in the week. That earthquake xt is great little tool. Also picked up a compressor for...
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    Rear main Seal

    yes but im unable to lock the motor using large screwdriver. I went ahead and bought an air ratchet that should make it alot easier
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    Rear main Seal

    With extension and swivel it kept trying to slide off the bolt I was afraid I would strip it and then the motor kept unlocking..so today I'm going to see if I can pick up earthquake xt and borrow my father's compressor
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    Rear main Seal

    I have a craftsman battery powered impact wrench I'm just unable to get it in the space the front diff/frame is in the way if my impact was a little more slim I could do it. I am going to start looking for a compressor today but im not sure about the gallons and psi I will need
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    Rear main Seal

    I give up I guess I dont have the right tools...if I was to get an air ratchet how strong would it need to be to undo the torque converter bolts?
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    Rear main Seal

    Only if my air compressor worked I got an old 230v in the garage but I can't find anyone to wire me an outlet. That's what made me get the impact. I grabbed a 12" screwdriver from Lowes I'm gonna crawl back under later on to see if that will lock the motor. I'm also having 2nd thoughts about...
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    Rear main Seal

    Mines not coming off that easy. When I use the ratchet and socket the flywheel starts to spin. On my old Ford I could jam and extension or screw driver in the access spot. I tried a screwdriver but it may of not been big enough.
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    Rear main Seal

    The starter has already been removed already. Can this tool be purchased locally?? I'm unable to get my impact wrench up there
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    Rear main Seal

    Trying to see how I can lock the motor to get the torque converter bolts off
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    Rear main Seal

    Got the rounded exhaust nut off using a deep socket extractor..and the remaining bolts of the driver side now onto the crossmember,
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    Rear main Seal

    What size is the exhaust stud nut...I have been using a 15mm impact socket
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    Rear main Seal

    Today I started trying to remove the exhaust ..I was able to get all 3 nuts on the passenger side exhaust manifold unbolted. But on the drivers side im having a hard time getting the 2 remaining nuts off. Im unable to get my impact with swivel and extentions to the nut on the driver side because...
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    Rear main Seal

    The Dorman kit I have comes with a new cover,bolts,seal and gasket. It's suppose to be an improved designed. All the other brands came with just the seal.
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    Rear main Seal

    This morning I removed the starter to inspect the crankshaft position sensor. There was oil on the block where the 2 starter bolts go but the sensor wasnt wet. I went ahead and replaced it and added some rtv on the o-ring. Sort of leaning toward my issue being the rear seal. Since the transfer...
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    Rear main Seal

    How is this done??? I have one of them Advanced Scan tools. Is there a program out there similar to Forscan for Chevys?
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    Rear main Seal

    I checked the block off plate it looks ok. The oil pan and gasket was just changed last year. Today while doing an oil change I noticed a constant oil drip coming from above the starter motor. Is there anything above the starter which could leak oil? I
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    Rear main Seal

    I have a 2008 Tahoe Z71 4WD that has a oil leaking coming from between the engine/transmission. Over the years I have changed the oil pan gasket several times thinking that was the problem but it seem to be the rear main seal. The valve cover gaskets have been changed recently and while doing...

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