Just wanted to know about how long it should take to put in a new rear main seal so I can tell if the shop is putting the screws to me.

Not more than 3 hours, given the usual stripped axle bolts and such. Be sure they change the flywheel o-ring, too, and replace the lock plate for the flywheel bolts. A really experienced wrench should be able to shave an hour off that without cutting corners or sacrificing quality. Parts should run about 35 bucks, 40 at the outside.

The Cap'n

I can do it in 4 hours, but I'm not a shop. Probably less if I really felt like busting my ass. Keep in mind some cars just won't come apart easy if they are rusty.

I'll be doing this job this week as well.

Thanks, I just had a clutch put in about 300 mile ago and they put in all new parts. So do you think I should replace the Flywheel o-ring too or should it be ok since its not old? I have the new seal but will get the o-ring if you think I should.

I'd do it. It's a 50 cent part. Why take a chance to have to tear it apart again. And there are good main seals and bad main seals. Learned that one the hard way.

might I also recommend changing the transmission out put seal if you (or someone for you) is already in there.

I find them leaking as often as rear mains and now like to just change them when ever I'm in there.

its probably another 10$ in parts and 15 minutes while your already in there.

brant

and listen to the Cap't re: the flywheel lock plate. acts as a lock washer for those flywheel bolts.

You mean the transmission "input" seal, right?

The Cap'n

I am doing this as well this week. Are you going to provide photo's?

Phillip

Aye! that I do
thanks for the correction
my brain often knows what I'm thinking, but my mouth (and fingers) sometimes struggle to get that thought across.

brant

Thanks Guys, I ordered the rest of the parts today.

Jon,
let me know when you're going to work on it, Ill stop by and help you or just hang out.
Mike