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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil pan, Body, Engine.
Mileage: 162,000 miles.

Asked on January 19, 2013

Pontiac Grand Prix Oil pan Problem

I recently bought this car and i have a major oil leak. i really thinking that its the rear main seal. it seams to be coming frorm behind the starter somewhere. my question is, do i have to pull the motor or tranny to replace the seal? i had somebody tell me that i coud access the seal by removing the oil pan? any tricks or helpfull advice will really be appreciated.
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Replied on January 19, 2013

Check it out. If you can get the oil pan off, you will be able to do it. You may have to lift the engine to remove the pan.

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