What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
These guys know how to make a gasket. Clean the mating surfaces between the block & bearing cap and apply a thin bead of sealant. Reinstall the cap; coat the bolts with assembly lube or engine oil before installing.
Highlights
Quality
Clean the mating surfaces between the block & bearing cap and apply a thin bead of sealant.
Thoroughly lube the new seal before installing, and make sure the little lip is on the engine side.
I had to repeat this a second time before i had enough seal pulled out to grab it with the vice grips, and then it came out smo... Read More
My procedure called for torquing the cap bolts to 10 pounds, then smacking the crankshaft forward & back with a mallet, then to... Read More
Price
I was quoted approximately 22 times the cost of the seal to have it installed, and did the job myself in an afternoon.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
half, done and sure. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 72 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 30 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Found my leak as i forgot to pull the pin that held the stock one in
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These guys know how to make a gasket
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I chose to disconnect the steering linkage and remove the subframe connector to get the pan all the way out
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Dont drop the rear main bearing cap it is cast iron and does not bounce on concrete well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Getting the upper half of the old ropestyle seal out was difficult i drove a coarse drywall screw into it angling away from the crankshaft but trying not to go so deep as to nick the seal channel in the block and pulled on the screw with vice grips while barring the engine over
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had to repeat this a second time before i had enough seal pulled out to grab it with the vice grips and then it came out smoothly again while barring the engine over
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This part would be easier with a helper to turn the engine but can be done alone
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Youll want a big 1234 ratchet for leverage with a short extension use a rachet vs breaker bar so you dont have to keep repositioning it
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