Rear Main Seal Replacement || EASY

[@dudewecanfixit]

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[@jeffreyevans2947]

That white ring in the seal MUST be kept in place until installed! It will center the seal on the crank and keep it from pushing out when installed. DO NOT Grease the plate when installing the seal. Great video, Most leaks are from this area and a lot of leaks are from the upper gasket on this plate and not the main seal BUT Always replace Both when doing this as you have done.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks for the input. Next time I'm in one of those, I'm going to make an updated video

[@brianking81]

I have a 2004 Suburban I need this done to badly. You make this look so easy, I wish I had the confidence to do this without screwing up my only means on transportation.

[@dudewecanfixit]

You can definitely do it. The hard part is the transmission...

[@dannymccoy4244]

Give it a shot bud!

[@wytelester-green8891]

My 03 Tahoe needs this soooo bad 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@trell887]

Me too

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

Same bro, my rear main has been leaking for years

[@prdr01]

Outstanding, clear, simple, well-narrated, no frills video. Thank you!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for supporting

[@DONTCALLMETHAT]

this is a must for ANYONE who buys an LS engine. especially from the salvage yard. did this on my 04. Was a PITA at first becuz it was my first time and i was under equipped. Also dont cheap out. get OEM or felpro. nothing less. you'll be glad you did. as for this video, its magical and very much needed for anyone looking to take on this feat. way to go man.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

[@TheTrevorcapps]

Can you reuse the bolts or is it safer to replace the bolts

[@DONTCALLMETHAT]

@@TheTrevorcapps yes you can reuse them. They weren't torque to yield

[@JulioRodriguez-fu6gt]

The best, most detailed KZbin how to video I’ve ever watched. Thank you.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Happy we were able to help! Make sure to subscribe for all your car needs 😁

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

I appreciate y'all's work on this series. I'm totally doing all of this soon. I have more confidence now . Thank you!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Happy we could instill that confidence! Any questions you have while doing it just let us know

[@peytonsmallwood4616]

Honestly I don’t know if I’d beat the new seal on with a screwdriver and hammer but thanks I needed this I’m tired of my oil leak 😂

[@godarker2hell]

My thoughts exactly. Like you spend all that money, remove my trans, then beat my seal in with a flathead? Yikes 😬. IDK about that either.

[@SuperchiefApache]

That was a bit strange, but ok! I get it!

[@dudewecanfixit]

It should just pop in there without needing the screwdriver.

[@dudewecanfixit]

It should just pop in there without needing the screwdriver.

[@dudewecanfixit]

It should just pop in there without needing the screwdriver.

[@oldbiker9739]

your dog is all ears on this project must be your apprentice 😁 I like how you do your work I will sub to your channel young man .

[@tjoyce81]

If the rear main seal on an LS engine is installed the way shown here - it will be sure to leak. The most important thing when doing this, is the alignment of the rear plate. The plate relies on the oil pan for support and alignment. This video shows the wrong way to tighten the plate - especially the long bolts that go through the oil pan to the rear plate. Sad to see so many videos that will cause more harm than good out there,

[@dudewecanfixit]

I plan on doing an update video in the future. Can you share the correct sequence?

[@vinny6_9]

@@dudewecanfixit pop the old seal out and new one in. no need to remove the cover.

[@darryls8066]

Actual seal work looks like a piece of cake. Having to pull the transmission to access it turns this into a major project. If I do it I will for sure utilize the alignment tool I would not want to have to do this a second time! Getting some local shops to price it for me to see how much "incentive" I have to do this myself Hahah

[@dudewecanfixit]

Let us know the price range they quote you at

[@darryls8066]

@@dudewecanfixit I am not usually at all interested in "snake oil" but after watching some videos for what it is going to take to pull a Tahoe Hybrid 4x4 transmission and transfer case i broke down and bought a bottle of Blue Devil rear main sealer (magic in a bottle) and poured it in. I figure at +266k miles it cannot actually hurt anything, Some people actually claim that it worked so I figure it is probably around a 10% chance Hahah I will update on that and what my local "Cooters" garage would charge to do this in a couple of weeks. Oh and 09 4x4 Tahoe for sale CHEAP!!!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Yep, I'll hope for the best with you as well! Being that the rear main seal comes into contact with a rotating metal part, I do not think that a stop leak will be effective at all. However, using high mileage motor oil with a rubber conditioner may restore some of the fluff to the rear main seal and close the gap that the oil is leaking through

[@artisticabyss4123]

I know... My 2002 avalanche is in she shop looking at a $600 bill

[@dudewecanfixit]

That's the best thing to do.

[@coolpeanuts23]

This channel is where it’s at! 🙏

[@michaelnorris37664]

You are a true Professional. Dude you are a real mechanic. I Watched the series and was so impressed with the transmission rebuild.Great video great skill set.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thank you so much, i love feedback. Please subscribe to our channel.!

[@jamesnewsom5899]

Well explained. Great music choice, relaxing and enables the viewer to focus on what you are saying and doing. Thank you!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to leave this comment!

[@lissettelopez8331]

Just did this in a 97 Silverado and the layout is very close. The biggest problem we had was getting the dipstick tube brackets to set while we put the tranny back in.... and we attached the flywheel on backwards. Don't do that lol but it took about 5 hours total, because you have to take the exhausts, driveshaft and crossmember. when you add in a rust factor, spray your exhaust 02 sensors with antisieze before you start anything.

[@dudewecanfixit]

I'm glad you were able to get it! Good job

[@customer3060]

Always put rtv at the bottom of the cover plate that holds the two bottom screws your asking for a leak

[@dudewecanfixit]

Good advice

[@customer3060]

@@dudewecanfixit I've heard of people loosening the pan when they use the alignment tool shame shouldn't have to do that at all

[@jeremyramirez2022]

Great job! You made the video clear to understand! Thank you

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@morrison1405]

Oh man. This looks so easy. But you make it look hard. I'm gonna go out tomorrow morning and knock this out in a half hour and then go upstairs and take my old lady in the crapper.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Good luck!

[@Mtlmshr]

Ok so if I’m honest I’m watching MANY videos on LS rear main seal installs just so I’m up to speed on these particular cars. But in my 40+years as a car builder I’ve never seen anyone drive a seal in with a flat blade screw driver and a chisel?!? Considering that most all other videos exclaim how important it is that this seal and cover are centered on the end of the crank (and I can see why) the techs that installed my rear main seal in my 99 C5 Vette evidently missed this alignment (these were experienced Chevy dealership techs) and my car started pissing out oil the day after I picked it up! This is why I’m now schooling myself on this topic. So I can check things as they do it again! There is a alignment tool that should be used to install that cover so it’s centered on the crank and then is used to put the seal in!

[@achrafz8881]

yep saw that too and was like wtf that seal won't last long lol!!!

[@dudewecanfixit]

We installed that seal in May of 2020. It's still doing fine. It turns out that the seal pretty much just sits in the bore and doesn't need to be driven in. It looked like it needed to go in a little farther, that's why I was gently tapping it in.

[@adriancampolla2807]

Eso es lo que yo llamo un mecánico responsable limpio para trabajar 1 millón de puntos para este mecánico de mi parte

[@dudewecanfixit]

Gracias!

[@eliamaya7163]

Been watching this series of videos 👍🏼. This helped me a lot, very clear explained

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks! I’m glad we were helpful

[@dashautorepair]

Great video! Very informative to viewers. Keep em coming!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks!

[@longlivechina7538]

Your my hero. My Hummer loves you

[@dudewecanfixit]

Glad to hear it! We try to keep the oil inside the engine instead of outside, lol.

[@raulvega2955]

AWESOME VIDEO, I HAVE A 2004 YUKON 4.8 L GOING TO REPLACE MY REAR MAIN SEAL. I HOPE IT'S AS EASY AS YOURS.

[@dudewecanfixit]

The seal is easy, removing the transmission is a job!

[@mrtwon2277]

I’m about to make this repair on my wife’s 2005 Tahoe 4x4 . I was under the impression some type of alignment tool was needed to center the seal perfectly and then tighten the cover

[@dudewecanfixit]

I definitely recommend using the alignment tool and I will eventually make another video showing that process

[@mrtwon2277]

@@dudewecanfixit cool !

[@johnmorgan7949]

Very thorough my brother thank you

[@dudewecanfixit]

You're welcome!

[@neilgreen007]

Great presentation. Thank you !!

[@dudewecanfixit]

You are welcome!

[@sartainja]

You made that look easy.

[@dudewecanfixit]

I try

[@racerx7057]

Awesome video. Clear and very well made and narrated. Thanks. I have a 6sp 1999 Camaro ss that got a new tranny in 2016. I developed a slow leak and it might be the main seal unfortunately the mechanic I used sold his business lock, stock and barrel to CVS. I can't do the work myself if it does turn out to be the main seal but at least your video gave me a good idea of what's involved and what I may need to pay without getting ripped off.

[@dudewecanfixit]

That is unfortunate, but I'm glad I could be a good resource for you!

[@kasotty]

You first have to line up the cover and then install the seal. Cover has to be centred relative to the crank. You cannot install the seal on the cover first and then install the cover. The seal may still leak

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks for the info, we will be making a revised video!

[@vinny6_9]

this. why even remove the cover to begin with? you're asking for potential issues. just pop the old one out and the new one in.

[@db4858]

OOPS! forgot to use the alignment tool!!!!

[@dudewecanfixit]

The alignment tool is a great idea!

[@raulgonzalez-uj6wo]

Great video I just subscribed. That's what I'm going to replace on my 2000 chevy. Thanks for sharing

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks for the sub! I hope this video helps you and we have many more that are applicable to your Chevy.

[@rice-cutter]

Awesome i have a Blazer 4×4 and will be changing tranny same transmission! From your trans video !

[@dudewecanfixit]

That's great! I wish you the best! Please subscribe to our channel and share it with friends

[@jimmyg149]

Do you think it's possible to just scoot the transmission back instead of dropping it with all the exhaust?

[@dudewecanfixit]

It's possible. I saw another guy on KZbin do that.

[@jeffkeeney4731]

Thanks for the helpful info!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Absolutely! Glad to help

[@EatMyYeeties]

Just pulled my trans and replaced the rear main over the last two days, gonna be slamming it back together tomorrow. Been using pretty much only your videos for guidance and its been amazing! Thank yiu for the great quality and well indexed video! For reference I have a 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, so not everything is the same, but most of it is prerty similar! I do wanna say though, those video cuts you have from starting the process to taking the stuff off, I now know from my own experience how much absolhtely garbage it is to figure out and get off lolol! Its been a struggle.

[@dudewecanfixit]

I'm glad you have found our videos useful and I wish you the best on your project!

[@JamesSmall-j9w]

You need to let people know the bottom two long bolts that go through the oil pan are supposed to be torqued at 106 inch lbs not 18ft lbs. which are roughly 8.8 ft lbs. A guy can break those off if you over torque them. I seen you reset your torque wrench for those….

[@dudewecanfixit]

I torqued them all the same. Can you link the instructions you are referencing?

[@JamesSmall-j9w]

@@dudewecanfixit The rear main seal centering kit from Mr Gasket specs out 104 inch lbs. GM specs 106 inch lbs on the bottom bolts.

[@michaelbrame4933]

Great video!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks!

[@johnbilich2584]

Awesome video, thanks for the help!

[@dudewecanfixit]

No problem!

[@heatherdevall7289]

My favorite channel!

[@stonemills1546]

Just to clarify if it's a ptfe seal it goes on dry oiling or greasing will increase failure but if it's old school rubber then yes oil.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks for the update!

[@adriancampolla2807]

Yo ya me suscribí dios te dé más sabiduría y bendiga a ti y a tu familia

[@dudewecanfixit]

Gracias

[@albertomendoza1948]

Everyone should love you man nice Video I like the the T sequence

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks!

[@carlodonnell146]

I once heard that with some seals greasing the inside of the seal is not recommended because the seal needs dryness to seal it self to the crankshaft; I have not heard anyone say that recently; I wonder if it is because they are missing it.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Most people agree that they remain seal should be installed dry

[@vinny6_9]

PTFE seals go on dry. Regular ones need some lube/grease on the inside lips.

[@thesetruths1404]

I have a 2005 Yukon 5.3L 4x4. Looks exactly the same. I may have a very slow rear main leak. I just got it and am watching it now after a fresh oil change. Has 216,000 miles on it. Seems to run great though. 3 questions: 1. Was there a cover on your inspection hole that shows the bottom of the flex plate? Mine does not have a cover of any type. I can see the bottom of the flex plate. 2. I have a pair of ramps that raises vehicles back or front tires by about 12". Would that be helpful to use for this job? 3. So the rear seal has two parts? A shaft seal, plus a shaft seal cover gasket?

[@dudewecanfixit]

I don't remember if that truck had an inspection hole. I generally use Jack stands if I'm removing the transmission. It gives you more room to work. The rear main seal is just the seal and there is a gasket on the plate.

[@michaelmascolino4962]

Hell I like to move forward but I can't get my harmonic balancer off it's frozen on it

[@dudewecanfixit]

What does that have to do with the rear main seal?

[@SuperchiefApache]

Bro, seasoned mechanic here….as in 40 plus years! (So what, right?) I have to pull my tranny out for the 3rd time because of an oil leak off of the driver’s side. I torqued all the bolts, did my due diligence, and yet….2 weeks later I have a leak off the same side. I replaced barbell oil diverter because the old one was leaking, at that time, installed new rear main, and rear main plate gasket. Still? Leaks! Today I came out to my truck and underneath looked like a crime scene!!😂😂😂 Maybe I have a cracked rear main plate? Your advice is warranted, please.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Wow, that is wild! Are you able to determine where the oil is coming from? If its high up, dripping down the transmission, It could be the oil pressure sensor in the back of the valley,

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@dudewecanfixit Yup! Finally found the leak! Took everything apart the third time, and BOOM!!! It was the oil sending unit! All good now

[@dudewecanfixit]

Awesome! Glad you got it fixed!

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@dudewecanfixit I appreciate your advice as well. I spent 26 years in the Army, got out almost 2 years ago, and found out just how far behind the automotive learning curve I was! Lol!!! Yep, been at this for 40 years, but not full time. Amazing how things have changed!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Very true, things are constantly changing. I prefer 90s and early 2000s vehicles. The ones they are making now require $10k worth of computers and yearly subscriptions just to change and relearn parts.

[@michaelmarchese]

Yeah dude I can fix that. My dad has an awesome set of tools

[@dudewecanfixit]

Sweet!

[@radstyle]

I was told to torque the very bottom long ones under the oil pan at 9 lbs and to tighten those last. Is that sound about right?

[@dudewecanfixit]

Yes, that sounds like good advice

[@IngoAUW]

since when do you lube a dry mounted rear main seal?

[@dudewecanfixit]

I always lubricate seals that are touching moving parts. There were no instructions saying otherwise.

[@patrickcowan8701]

Thos are dry fit seals.

[@stevea6722]

@@dudewecanfixit Never grease the outside of the seal where it fits in the cover, friction keeps it from moving. Carb cleaner probably isn't the best choice for a cleaner either as most carb cleaners will breakdown gaskets and rubber seals. Non-chlorinated brake cleaner is my choice.

[@therealjackieheezy]

this would be like 75% easier if you just purchase the rear main seal that includes the plate.. you literally remove the old one and throw in the new one, seal and all

[@dudewecanfixit]

New plate is definitely recommended!

[@pauljimenez4026]

Thanks for that makes sense ..

[@petermeinert720]

What seals between the plate and oil pan, between the sillycone blobs?

[@thomasbedford1692]

Why spend 70$+? When you can spend 13$ and take 3 minutes to put in a new seal?

[@bigdaddymak1439]

Silicone rtv​@@petermeinert720

[@olhemi1]

Great video

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks!

[@budthechud3408]

You don't lube the crank surface with a bit of oil to aid in the seal sliding on?

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thats what I've been told.

[@swiftymorgan2210]

It was shown , that grease was put on the outside and inside of the seal . But in the repair instructions you can read : "1. Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil. DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface. 2. Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil. DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface. Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) or the crankshaft surface" I think if this is written three times, it should be important to installation ?

[@dudewecanfixit]

I would definitely recommend following the written instructions there

[@ls4.8frank]

You are 100% correct. You should not apply oil or grease to the inner surface of the seal or the rear main seal cover where the seal sits in. Exactly the reason why the seal started coming back out and will fail prematurely no matter what proper bolt tightening sequence you use. And never use a flathead screwdriver to tap the seal into place. In an attempt to help people you made many mistakes that others will end up having to learn the hard way.

[@champspec]

You should also never use a screw driver to install any type of seal. Or use a pry bar on a sealing surface. Or tighten the bolts down on the rear cover in that sequence with the oil pan either. Oh, and if you have a blind hole crankshaft flange, make sure to put sealer on the crank bolt threads! But we can all just follow this guy’s poor advice instead, bc he’s got friendly music to listen to.

[@mnkrause]

Correct. That is also what my GM service manual says. Do not lubricate crankshaft or inside diameter of the seal.

[@raulmiranda4375]

Gracias

[@dudewecanfixit]

You’re welcome!

[@myfalconry76]

If the seal pushed out putting it on it’s coming back out driving down the road.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Maybe so

[@JER313]

My leaks too did oil pan that did not fix it. Thinks its seal

[@dudewecanfixit]

Probably so. The rear main seal is notorious for leaking

[@Nic1Moreno]

The two bolts that come up from The oil pan are where alot of people make the biggest mistake..these tend to be the first two people tighten first pulling the rear main seal cover down and warp the seal without knowing and continue to have a oil leak so they do the oil pan gasket and still have oil leak and get frustrated because the leak isn't fixed...alot figure since new seals and gasket they aren't the failure point when it was the install that was the problem....I've seen it and known some who have sunk thousands I've also managed to find a few people sell the vechicle dirt cheap because of this...

[@dudewecanfixit]

Good information to know. Thanks for sharing.

[@upnorth5465]

If you think that those 2 bolts tightened to 106in lbs is going to pull down on a plate that is bolted down with 12 bolts to the block you are out of your mind.

[@joeysanchez5926]

@@upnorth5465 he said "first 2(bolts) people tend to tighten"

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

@@upnorth5465 if you tighten those two bolts while the twelve are loose what you reckon happens? If ya really wanna show off your smarts try stepping up your reading comprehension skills first, dipshitt...... 🤡🤡🤡

[@upnorth5465]

@@trailerparkcryptoking5213 I'm talking about the 12 bolts that are clamping the rear cover to the back of the engine..... Not the remaining bolts on the oil pan, dip shit. The force of the 2 long bolts at 105in lbs that thread into that cover has 0 effect on the 12 rear cover bolts torqued to 22 ft lbs holding it in place. But If you knew how an ls engine was put together I wouldn't have to explain this to you would I?

[@djmjr77]

How is it good that the seal can just "pop" out when installing the cover? If its that easy to come out why couldn't it come out under operation? Does the flexplate hold it in?

[@dudewecanfixit]

Yes, the flex plate bolts on over it and holds it on. Like installing a wheel over a rotor

[@ls4.8frank]

It was popping out because he applied grease to the inner part of the seal and rear cover. Both are to be dry 100%. Do not use grease or oil. You can apply a light amount of grease to the outer facing part of the seal once it is installed, but not the inner part or the metal of the cover. It will leak prematurely and possibly even right away.

[@mrkhokhar4895]

never use chisel to set the oil seal, it will damage the oil seal

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks for the advice

[@garydespain5074]

Right use a brass rod, go evenly around till it seats. And don't fo the screwdriver either, probably worse than the round nose chisel.

[@frankzee111]

It "WAS" a chisel until he clearly stated and showed that the tip of the tool was rounded out. He repurposed it.

[@mtyson0001]

Thank you

[@dudewecanfixit]

Welcome!

[@tylergray6308]

So you don't have to use the centering ring for the rear main seal?

[@dudewecanfixit]

It is recommended to use the centering ring

[@dudewecanfixitshorts]

Beautiful video!

[@ksthundersnow]

The 2 bolts going thur the bottom of the oil pan the long ones are NOT torqued to 15 ft lbs if you try youll snap em off

[@dudewecanfixit]

What is the torque spec?

[@brendanokeefemusic-]

Great video. Btw grease rots the rubber seal😬

[@dudewecanfixit]

Good to know. We are thinking about a revised video

[@keithridlen7122]

You're the first person I've seen using grease to hold/lube/seal...How has this heldup overtime? I'm rebuilding an LQ4 for my DD, I wanna keep my engine bay clean as long as I can - no leaks. TIA

[@dudewecanfixit]

We’ve been getting a lot of confusion on greasing the seal. It worked for us and the truck has been running perfectly for the past 2 years lol 🤷🏽‍♂️ if you feel safer not using it then by all means. This is just what worked for us personally

[@AutoSteps]

gm SI says to use clean engine oil to lube the seal

[@dudewecanfixit]

Everyone’s been getting on us about it 😂

[@AutoSteps]

@@dudewecanfixit you did it correct, grease,oil its no difference. only thing is you dont have to pop the rear cover off to get the seal out. si actually says not to

[@dudewecanfixit]

That's good to know, however, we wanted to reseal the cover also.

[@luisrocha8058]

Awesome video 💪💪💪👏👏👏

[@dudewecanfixit]

Good looking! Happy you enjoyed

[@gtvgtv4004]

My dad's a tv repairman He's got all the tools

[@dudewecanfixit]

Resources! Lol Gotta love it

[@jesusgranados1311]

Hey man I noticed you retirases the two bottom bolts how many ft pounds of torque did you change it to because I tried doing 15 pony down torque and one snapped off now I’m on the wait of new bolts TIA

[@dudewecanfixit]

I think I just checked them at the same torque the second time.

[@212dems]

Dude! I feel I can fix it!!

[@dudewecanfixit]

Dude! I believe you can fix it!

[@mikejackson4538]

Why didn’t you use rtf across the bottom edge of the cover?

[@dudewecanfixit]

You can if you want, it won't hurt

[@tacticallance]

Is the silicone a necessity to fully create the seal?

[@dudewecanfixit]

Very highly reccomended.

[@richardeicholtz4868]

Very nice video. Is this a common issue with Tahoe's? Prior to looking up your video I saw a used Tahoe online and the owner said it had this with this same issue.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Yep, very common with all vehicles when they get high mileage.

[@richardeicholtz4868]

@@dudewecanfixit Got it. Well sir you made that repair look very doable. Great video

[@VideoNash]

thanks

[@kalebstalls4550]

Will bacon grease work😂 just got done cooking breakfast

[@dudewecanfixit]

Lol, tasty but not recommended

[@davidlangley2722]

Would it be the same with a 2012 GMC sierra 2500 HD 4x4 ?

[@dudewecanfixit]

It should be very similar

[@joseaguilar1312]

Hello, excuse me, I already replaced it but it's throwing more oil than I threw away. What possibilities are there for me to put it wrong and how can I do it or what do you think I'll put it wrong?

[@dudewecanfixit]

That's odd, maybe the seal was faulty. There is a comment under this video about a specific way to tighten the bolts. All I can think is the seal was not seated correctly or is faulty. Did you accidentally scratch the metal surface?

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

You didn’t center the seal and/or tightened the two oil pan bolts first and pulled the seal off center. This video didn’t exercise the importance of those two things which are extremely important! Taking down this video and replacing it with an updated video would save hundreds of leaks people are going to create following this video!

[@amsolutions247llc3]

Love this video

[@reivix2512]

Torquing the bolts to 18ft pound the bottom two long ones are not 18ft pounds…. They broke before 18ft pounds now off to buy new ones

[@dudewecanfixit]

What specs do you have for the bolts?

[@reivix2512]

@@dudewecanfixit sorry I found around 8 foot pounds 106inch pound into ft pound around 8 pounds

[@reivix2512]

@@dudewecanfixit luckily it had enough thread to come out instead of replacing cover other then that awesome video. I did notice you changed something for the bottom two but never said anything so I figured it was 18foot pounds but that’s my fault for assuming lol. Awesome tutorial though.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisavila5918]

Did you use new bolts for the fly wheel?

[@dudewecanfixit]

No, we used the same bolts. They are not torque to yield bolts.

[@Chasemanuti]

How did you spray your foam insulation in your shop? Or did you pay someone to come spray it?

[@dudewecanfixit]

It was cheaper to pay a professional to spray it, so that's the route I went

[@aarles151]

i would used the old ring to push the new one in place...

[@dudewecanfixit]

That’s a really good idea

[@vincentgomez4435]

Did it work putting in the seal like that ? Not trying to be mean just asking ... I seen another vid where they line up the cover then put the seal ...

[@dudewecanfixit]

Yeah, it worked out fine. The seal actually pushed loose while installing, so it is not really a compression fit like I'm used to.

[@scar9278]

I am missing the lower screw were can i get one ?

[@dudewecanfixit]

Chevy dealership, ebay, pull a part, maybe O'Reilly's

[@chrismadison8786]

All your video's are good..I wish you were in Texas

[@dudewecanfixit]

Lol, thanks! I have some friends in Texas. What part?

[@chrismadison8786]

@@dudewecanfixit Dallas

[@dudewecanfixit]

I travel through there occasionally. I have some family in Austin though

[@raffaeledemartinosandoval4851]

very good...

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks!

[@dylantedder2313]

good work

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks

[@jamchanic1497]

Hey am doing the same work now how do I set my tourc tool to the foot pound

[@dudewecanfixit]

Rotate the handle until the vertical line matches up with the foot pound number that you need

[@mike9483]

I torqued the flex plate to 74 lbs like you said and not my camshaft won't turn. Now I have to drop the transmission again smh

[@dudewecanfixit]

That is interesting, let us know what conclusion you come to

[@mike9483]

@@dudewecanfixit I re-removed the transmission and unbolted the flex plate and was able to manually turn the crankshaft pulley again which means that the flexplate bolts were too tight. I reinstalled the flexplate and hit each bolt once with the impact and I didn't have the same issue. I've seen various torque specs for the flexplate bolts and even called the dealer but they were no help. I'm not saying the 74 lbs is technically wrong, but if anyone is having this issue this is how to solve it.

[@mike9483]

@@dudewecanfixit Btw, in my original comment I called it a camshaft 🙄 I meant crankshaft. It had been a long day lol

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks for the info! I'm sure it will help someone

[@RigocerdaCerda]

I have a? Did it stop the oil leak

[@dudewecanfixit]

Yes

[@RigocerdaCerda]

Mine didn't stop

[@dudewecanfixit]

It could be leaking from the oil pressure sensor in the valley at the back of the engine. I have a video on that also for reference

[@carloseger1379]

Why not just pull the old seal out clean and put the new seal in without pulling that aluminum plate where it seats..??

[@dudewecanfixit]

You can do that, but make sure you don't have leaks around the plate.

[@jamesquinnie3285]

Great Explain Video!!!💪💪💪

[@raulguzman7945]

Man yesterday I did my rear main seal and it was all bad , I turned on my car and everything spilled out 😢, I’m so pissed , it’s my first time doing it , but damn , I now I needa take everything apart again 😑

[@dudewecanfixit]

Dang, that's unfortunate. I wonder what went wrong?

[@rafaelanguiano237]

Why it does leak oil thru there.

[@dudewecanfixit]

Because the rubber shrinks over time

[@oralwayne7273]

great teacher

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks! Please subscribe

[@Squarebody_Builds]

That white ring isn't an alignment tool, it's to help install it...

[@dudewecanfixit]

Good to know

[@mf29961]

If you were just going to fix a rear main seal because of an oil leak, how much on average should that cost someone at an auto mechanic shop?

[@dudewecanfixit]

The labor should be around $700. The parts are less than $50. So, expect between $700 - $900 for the job.

[@El_Gualla]

Where do you stay I’m in Maryland I’m getting quoted 1600

[@dudewecanfixit]

Louisiana. I'd get a couple more quotes if I were you

[@retailrow1732]

mechanic says ill need a new engine because the leaking oil means the engine is already worn

[@dudewecanfixit]

That absolutely does not make sense. Get a second opinion

[@jar6588]

You can make easier and faster by getting the whole cover with seal included with new bolts 😳🤣✌️🍺🇺🇸

[@dudewecanfixit]

That is a good option.

[@dadhobbies9455]

I'm about to change the seal out myself and I've been seeing some people online saying not to lube up the seal it's supposed to go in dry does it really matter

[@dudewecanfixit]

I personally use lube on moving parts, but I believe this should actually go in dry, so put it in dry

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

It’s a really good video but the only thing I didn’t like is that you installed the seal and you banged it in with a flat screwdriver that could cause damage to the seal. Also The instructions says do not put any oil on the inner of the seal otherwise really good video

[@dudewecanfixit]

Thanks