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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 | My rear main seal is leaking bad and was wondering what is available to stop the leak so i will not have to do again | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | Well the only thing you can do is replace it,get a service manual and it tells you how,there is nothing you can ad to the oil to fix it.
The reason most rear mains leak is there is to much play in the rear main bearing.It might be time to remove the engine and rebuild it.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 | The engine has been rebuilt so thats not the problem | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 | Then just replace the seal.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 | Iguess my question would be rope or neopreme seal i know it needs replaced, pros ,cons
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See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 462 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | A 1960 engine should accept a neoprene seal if the seal surface has not been turned down during a crank regrind.
I prefer a neoprene seal.
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