Re: Then there is the rear main seal....
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Although not for a V8, this thread is similar, may be of assistance?
Posted on: 2013/5/3 22:21
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Re: Then there is the rear main seal....
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You probably knew this but . . . . the 288 straight eights can have the main seal replaced with engine in situ. This is done by "simply" removing the sump and partially lowering the crankshaft. (Full instructions are provided in the 48-54 Workshop Manual). I don't know if your V8 has a rope seal or not but please read on if it does. The 10.6 hours may be time required if engine is 'in situ' (with flywheel removed and sump dropped).
Today I just posted asking for ideas and opinions on replacing the rope seal in my 288. Based on my experience at present I question just how easily a seal can be replaced with engine 'in situ'. It could be quite difficult getting the seal correctly positioned using this method. Will be interesting to hear from anyone who has done it.
Posted on: 2013/5/3 22:43
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Re: Then there is the rear main seal....
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Another quick and dirty method is to make up a dowel that allows more material to be crammed in there. That is you use the dowel to compress the existing material and then shove some more in there with sealer.
Also make sure the drain isn't plugged with sludge. Hope this helps.
Posted on: 2013/5/4 5:39
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