 New Flywheel... Now Oil Leak |
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| Dck356 |
 Feb 19 2023, 08:31 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 9-April 12 From: Davidson, NC Member No.: 14,355 Region Association: South East States  |
Good evening guys. Recently replaced clutch and flywheel including new rear main seal.
Started car and after it warmed up... oil started leaking out of the flywheel inspection slot. Buddy and I removed all the bits today to see what happened and the rear main seal was torn - looked really bad. The seal had wear on it like it was rubbing against the flywheel. The flywheel is a 215mm stock replacement from AA Products. I'm guessing the seal wasn't seated fully??? What about endplay? Could this have happened if I got the measurement off??? Would like to have as much confidence as possible as to what the issue was before we put it all back together again. Thanks in advance!!! |
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| iankarr |
Feb 19 2023, 11:58 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,561 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region 
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Was the inside ring of the seal lubed with some oil when you put the flywheel on? If it was dry, that could be what cased the seal to be torn up. Not sure incorrect end play would tear up a seal as you describe, but you def want to make sure it's set within spec.
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| rjames |
Feb 20 2023, 12:17 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,304 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Sounds like the rear main seal wasn’t seated all the way, and/or wasn’t put in straight. Also, what brand was the seal?
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| wonkipop |
Feb 20 2023, 02:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,806 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(rjames @ Feb 20 2023, 12:17 AM)  Sounds like the rear main seal wasn’t seated all the way, and/or wasn’t put in straight. Also, what brand was the seal? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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