02tlnate

Just was wondering what people opinion was on getting the rear main seal replaced without replacing the tranny.

My rear main has been leaking for quite some time and although my tranny is going great (it is the post 05 update) if y'all think it is worth waiting for the tranny to go out before paying the labor to drop it and replace seal. It shifts great and doesn't have any issues, but want the seal replaced soon. Should I spend the extra $800 and swap trans or just pay the labor for the seal to be replaced?

Again just looking for thoughts and opinions, not trying to waste anyone's time

Also quick note, I replaced the pcv valve with autozone brand and it stopped leaking(like bone dry), even after returning from a 500 mile trip still dry but after a month and 2k miles it's slowly leaking again. Is this because of the cheap pcv not lasting? Will OEM probably remedy my problem?

Thanks and have a great day!

Ernest72

I would wait as long as possible and just deal with the leak. If the leak gets worse than do it.

Skirmich

^ Yeah.. no point in paying double..

01tl4tl

ck that new PCV, is it clogging already? Spend the 20 bucks at dealer for the genuine one
If a cheap one stopped the leak, then it was a pressure related issue, not a total seal failure- that's good news!
Keep a close eye on the engine oil level and ck inside the inspection plate for rear main, only 2 small bolts hold cover on
Wipe out oil and monitor amount of leak

ErickUa5

What Motor Oil are you using ? Try High mileage oil it helps reduce leaks

thoiboi

old PCV : leak
replaced with autozone PCV: no leak, then leak



Replace PCV = no more leak!
I'm an engineer :beam:

Hell, if i were in your shoes, I'd go and pay dealer prices for the PCV if it meant potentially not having to replace the rear main seal..

02tlnate

I'm using valvoline max life 5 30 and i really want to switch to the full synthetic version, but I will definitely be stopping at the dealership and getting another

Thank you guys for all the thoughts!