1999 Ford F-150 real oil seals

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 124,000 MILES
Is replacing a real oil seal a minor problem or a major problem? Is this a bad sign when purchasing a truck?
a friend has one for sale I could use as a work truck and he said he just had the drivers side back oil seal replaced. Is this a common thing to replace or does it mean trouble?
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 AT 11:12 PM

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Tiny
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There is only one seal, that is the rear main unless you have an intake gasket or valve cover gasket. If he said he replaced the "driver's side" oil seal, I need more information. That makes no sense to me.

Let me know. If it is the rear main, it's a big job because you need to remove the oil pan.

Joe
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 AT 11:18 PM

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