Rear Engine oil seal *help needed*
04-06-2009, 12:20 PM
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Rear Engine oil seal *help needed*
Well when my car is in the shop it seems like they found out where my oil leak is at. They said it was my real engine oil seal that is located inbetween the block and transmission. The part is only about $12 but the labor is going to be $350. 
From what I read, the engine has to be removed then the transmission to replace this part, hence why i understand why the labor cost so much.
Has anyone have this problem before? and if so how much?
What ways can i make sure this is the problem?
any other info would be great.
Here is the location on the bottom end of the engine assembly #30
From what I read, the engine has to be removed then the transmission to replace this part, hence why i understand why the labor cost so much.Has anyone have this problem before? and if so how much?
What ways can i make sure this is the problem?
any other info would be great.
Here is the location on the bottom end of the engine assembly #30
04-06-2009, 12:53 PM
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I've seen this happen on the H motors too. I'm not sure of a way to be sure thats the issue, but if the shop is pinpointing it and saying THATS the issue, if the car still leaks afterwards i'd make them fix it for free since they diagnosed this as the issue.
04-06-2009, 01:24 PM
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+1, unless your experienced with pulling the engine and dropping the trans, i wouldnt try this by myself. the shop is liable if they fuck it up, but yeah 350$ sounds about right.
04-06-2009, 01:40 PM
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dude that is the seal that went out on my car right where the timing belt is right? If so replace the belts with new oem ones. But yeah that should be 250 up job.
I had one guy do it cheap he came to my house and i bought the parts man the good ole days. We good unlicensed mechanic here in MIami FL .jejejejjee
I had one guy do it cheap he came to my house and i bought the parts man the good ole days. We good unlicensed mechanic here in MIami FL .jejejejjee
04-06-2009, 02:08 PM
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how can removing an engine,transmission and installation of the rear seal engine and trans back in the car be a 350 dollar job? thats how much they would charge for a hub over rotor brake job.should atleast be 500 + ...sorry i meant 700 +
something fishy.......... plus its not easy to diagnose a rear seal leak
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04-06-2009, 02:31 PM
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That's a good deal, if it's the rear main seal, you should be able to see the oil leak in the back by the engine if you are under the car
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04-06-2009, 03:47 PM
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how can removing an engine,transmission and installation of the rear seal engine and trans back in the car be a 350 dollar job? thats how much they would charge for a hub over rotor brake job.should atleast be 500 + ...sorry i meant 700 +
something fishy.......... plus its not easy to diagnose a rear seal leak
04-06-2009, 03:48 PM
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Yep, should be the tranny dropping
04-06-2009, 04:13 PM
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yeah I might have a few other places to check for a quote I just like going to the dealer because I know most of them and they usually always take care of me. They got me my transmission for free plus a loaner car even though I was out of warranty by 2 years lol so I trust them... 
04-06-2009, 04:15 PM
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yeah I might have a few other places to check for a quote I just like going to the dealer because I know most of them and they usually always take care of me. They got me my transmission for free plus a loaner car even though I was out of warranty by 2 years lol so I trust them...
04-07-2009, 06:12 AM
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Isn't that the oil pump seal? That whole assembly looks like an oil pump or is it just the crankshaft seal? $350 is awsome for such extentive work. GL
04-08-2009, 12:44 PM
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You can tell what seal it is by the direction of the leak. If it's coming from the rear main seal then you should be able to find resedue of oil right where the engine and tranny meet.
The tranny does have to be dropped to replace this.
I waited till I had tranny issues to address that problem in the past just to save money.
That's a good deal. If you have money to spare, go for it.
The tranny does have to be dropped to replace this.
I waited till I had tranny issues to address that problem in the past just to save money.
That's a good deal. If you have money to spare, go for it.
04-08-2009, 03:28 PM
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Dude so what did you end up doing?
My answer was for a 2.2 by the way. (check sc name) And i am sure about that. THey should not have to take any tranny down just open up the Timing belt cover. But a mechanic would be your best interest for trying to get that nut loose is a bisssh
My answer was for a 2.2 by the way. (check sc name) And i am sure about that. THey should not have to take any tranny down just open up the Timing belt cover. But a mechanic would be your best interest for trying to get that nut loose is a bisssh
04-10-2009, 01:03 AM
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my car is still running strong.. i need axles and wheel hubs.. oh and there's a hole in my exhaust somewhere.. i think i should fix that before i go fast lol
04-10-2009, 01:47 AM
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My rear main seal is leaking too, but yea... drop the tranny.. expensive job.
04-10-2009, 11:14 AM
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Yeah a rear main job for $350 is a good price. If your car's a manual, most shops will recommend replacing the clutch at the same time since they have access to it after dropping the tranny. You should be able to see oil sprayed on the undercarriage from where the tranny meets the engine back if the leak is very bad.
04-10-2009, 04:26 PM
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Yeah a rear main job for $350 is a good price. If your car's a manual, most shops will recommend replacing the clutch at the same time since they have access to it after dropping the tranny. You should be able to see oil sprayed on the undercarriage from where the tranny meets the engine back if the leak is very bad.
04-10-2009, 05:46 PM
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bring it by and i can fix it for you..... axles are $39 a pop and ill hook u up with a good deal on replacing it
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