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burntire
01-24-2009, 08:31 PM
I need to change my rear main seal. I see there is a retainer plate that appears to contain the seal. Has anyone changed a seal?
97LaserRed
01-25-2009, 12:09 AM
i dont know about the cobra motor but i didnt know there was a plate it just pry out????
97LaserRed
01-25-2009, 12:10 AM
http://www.ecimulti.org/gimpy/howto/trannyconvert/newrearmainseal.jpg

does it look like this??
burntire
01-25-2009, 01:07 AM
It has a plate that looks like the seal is pressed into.

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97LaserRed
01-25-2009, 08:50 AM
do you mean the silver part?? i guess you could take that off with the 6 bolts and then get the seal off. i dont see why you couldnt?
Smallville
01-25-2009, 10:42 AM
You don't need to touch that plate. Treat it like any other rear main seal:awsome:

If for some reason you have a problem getting the seal out,,,, Then feel free to pull that plate. The seal will come out with it. Just be REAL cautious to clean all the silicone from the groove in the plate, and the block surface. And don't go nuts with the new stuff as you need that plate to sit flat against the block to hold the seal straight. IF NOT,,, you'll be doing this again next year:awsome:
97LaserRed
01-25-2009, 04:17 PM
Ya I never heard of taking a plate off that seemed weird. X2! Just pop it out like any other seal.
burntire
01-25-2009, 09:05 PM
How do you seat the new one. It is a big diameter.
97LaserRed
01-25-2009, 09:21 PM
It should be the same size if that's what you mean. Just tap it in the a hammer. Be easy and try to put it in staight. Not one side at a time.
Smallville
01-25-2009, 09:55 PM
How do you seat the new one. It is a big diameter.

Just take your time and "walk" a 3'8 extension around the outside of it with a small hammer. When you say bigger diameter, what exactly do you mean? It should be the exact dimensions of the one you removed???
Sonic03snake
01-25-2009, 10:55 PM
I use one of these.:thmbsup:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=sun-7786
burntire
01-26-2009, 01:26 PM
I use one of these.:thmbsup:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=sun-7786

$110. Send it out to me rich guy.
White5.0
01-26-2009, 01:28 PM
I use one of these.:thmbsup:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=sun-7786

wow i cant believe how expensive that is! seems like such a simple tool
burntire
01-26-2009, 03:30 PM
The manual refers to an oil slinger and seal?
97LaserRed
01-26-2009, 04:38 PM
I don't think that tools worth it. Its very easy to take the old one out and tap the new one in gently.
Smallville
01-26-2009, 05:54 PM
The manual refers to an oil slinger and seal?

Call Ford, which is where I hope your getting your new seal from. I remember talking to the parts guy about that "slinger" piece, ordering it, AND SENDING IT BACK!!! Its just a metal ring that helps hold the seal in place. There should be nothing wrong with the one you have, assuming you dont bend it horribly when pulling it out. Just reuse it. It is the seal that goes bad.

There is always a tool for the job, and someone whos found a way aroung using it. Take your pick...:goodidea:
burntire
01-26-2009, 07:46 PM
Call Ford, which is where I hope your getting your new seal from. I remember talking to the parts guy about that "slinger" piece, ordering it, AND SENDING IT BACK!!! Its just a metal ring that helps hold the seal in place. There should be nothing wrong with the one you have, assuming you dont bend it horribly when pulling it out. Just reuse it. It is the seal that goes bad.

There is always a tool for the job, and someone whos found a way aroung using it. Take your pick...:goodidea:

I ordered both.