what to do? rear main seal leak on daily driver
08-08-2011, 07:43 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by MEMRACING62
I wouldn't worry about oil consumption less than one quart per thousand miles, with almost 200k....drive & enjoy.....one quart in 2k is nothing for an engine that age & milage. jmo
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And a hellova lot cheaper than PAYMENTS :lol:
08-09-2011, 09:16 AM
#12
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JMO: put some valve cover gaskets on (do not over tighten them). Unless you are seeing a big puddle under the truck everytime, drive it. Keep an eye on oil level. rear main seals are notorious for going out anyways... it's a 20.00 seal with a TON of R&R labor... drive it.
09-08-2011, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rigsby
JMO: put some valve cover gaskets on (do not over tighten them). Unless you are seeing a big puddle under the truck everytime, drive it. Keep an eye on oil level. rear main seals are notorious for going out anyways... it's a 20.00 seal with a TON of R&R labor... drive it.
