Front Seal Repair Question--2.7 Six, Engine drop done-- Need more seal opinions! Options

[Robarabian]

So the engine is out..

I am attaching photos.

The leak is coming from the front of the motor. It appears my main seal # 8 bearing is dry, but under it is wet. But it is wet above the Intermediate shaft cover. Fan blowing it all around and coming from there? Thoughts?

Thank you.






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Hi there,

A question for the esteemed who know more than I do!

I am tackling oil leaks on my 2.7 six conversion. Today I changed out the driver side axle flange seal which was leak #1.

Tomorrow or Wednesday I will tackle the Oil return tube seals. (Thank you Bruce for the nice set of spare tubes I will be using).

Leak # 3 is likely my front main seal, behind the pulley. I am hoping it is not a leaky #8 bearing and is just the seal, but the oil is coming from that area and I won't know more till I get it apart.

The question is: Can it be done with the engine mounted, and not require a drop? I have a non factory mount, likely the Mad Dog style mount that pivots.

I know it is "easier" if the motor is out, but that is a whole other adventure...

Thank you all.

Robert