Rear Main Seal

[rboltz]

So, just don't put the seal joints at the same place as the block "joint'? Offset it a bit? Or rotate it a bit?

[brute4c]

Yep, you got it.

Thanks Amphi... that image says everything I was wordily trying to!

[amphi]

Thanks Amphi... that image says everything I was wordily trying to!

You are welcome!

Your explanation is just fine – I just happen to come across the illustration and posted it for a visual reference.

Didn't post the source link because it is for another engine and might have conflicted with your well-described method of removal and installation above.

[brute4c]

The image is worth a thousand words...hmmm...I like that line...maybe it'll catch on somehow!

[hiker]

Here's a few views of a 230 that I've torn down recently.

Robert

[brute4c]

That is several thousands words there...THANKS HIKER!!

Now we have a great thread on the rear main seal replacement!

[rboltz]

OK, much better now. My limited experience was with the seal on the crank shaft but now I see why there are 5 pieces to the 715 kit. Any oil pan gaskets out there?

[hiker]

Gaskets and rear Seal on Ebay. not mine.

Rear seal:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

Oil Pan gaskets/seals:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-...mZ290137822283

Front timing cover gasket/seal:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-...mZ290137819166

A little pricy but available.

Robert

[hiker]

That is several thousands words there...THANKS HIKER!!

Now we have a great thread on the rear main seal replacement!

Jon, Thanks for the complement! Posting images is easier when you have a teenager available to help during Spring Break.

[brute4c]

Jon, Thanks for the complement! Posting images is easier when you have a teenager available to help during Spring Break.

Might have to add that to the pic posting how to!