THE REAR ENGINE SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE.

Tiny
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THE REAR ENGINE SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE SECOND TIME GARAGE INSTALLED A SLEEVE W/ SEAL. STILL LEAKING OIL AT ENGINE TRANSMISSION UNION.
SOMETHING I AM MISSING HERE. GARAGE TOLD ME CRANK IS WORKING SEAL OUT. RUNS FINE
Saturday, January 5th, 2013 AT 1:56 AM

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Tiny
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If there is excessive play in the rear main, it can cause the seal to fail.
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Saturday, January 5th, 2013 AT 2:06 AM
Tiny
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Thanks. But what would I be noticing. Engine runs fine,
power, no extra oil use. Oil does not show up in exhaust fumes.(White cloth @ tailpipe).
No vibrations
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Saturday, January 5th, 2013 AT 4:44 PM

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