I have a 1993 F250 with a 7.3L (NON-TURBO diesel engine- approx 4 months ago I replaced the rear main Seal-- due to a small oil leak-- it has had a small drip(even afterward)- but now has a small to med. size puddle. there is NO oil on flywheelbut is dripping out of dust shield,starter, and oil pan and slave cyclinder. there are also a few drops of antifreeze on engine block and slave cyclinder-1st? am i correct in assuming it to be the rear main seal? 2nd? I have been told that there is 2 ways 2 go about changing it 1 being pullying the engine the other pulling the tranny- which is a) least expensive and b) easiest for the do-it- yourselfer?
3rdly- I was also told that the crank could be bad and that would be causing the leak from the rear main- is there anyway to determine if the crank was bad prior to undertaking this MAJOR HEADACHE and PROBLEM????
Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
THanks
2007-09-05 10:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by offroad25177sbabe 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1; Starter may have been saturated when the Rear Main seal was bad and now it's draining, 2; Crank end where you replaced the seal could have been bared thus destroying the new seal, 3; crank bearings are bad allowing the crank to move and destroying the seal, Anti-Freeze; not really sure. Go to a good shop that rebuilds engines and let them check the problem. This is one of those Eng. problems that has to be looked at before any real info. can be given. Good Luck!
2007-09-05 14:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't usually recommend pour in remedies but believe me I have used this stuff called QMI Liqui Seal and believe me it works.The stuff is awesome,I used it in my 74 Dodge motor home trans (about 3 years ago) and it stopped a real nasty converter seal leak.And also put it in my 91 Dodge Daytona and it stopped all the minor engine oil leaks.It is well worth the money.
Here is the QMI web site
http://www.qmimo.com/view_products.htm
2007-09-05 10:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take your vehicle to any of those who give a "free estimate on repairs." You should call ahead, get the full name of the individual that you are speaking with, then schedule an appointment for the "free estimate." When you appear for this appointment, ascertain again that it is free, and ask for the person that you spoke with. BEFORE anything is done, make it clear that there is no payment forthcoming from you. It wouldn't hurt to call and get several WRITTEN estimates. You are the customer, therefore, you are entitled to do this. Get out there now, don't hesitate, and you will be successful. Remember this, What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31. The Lord daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. Peace and God Bless.
2007-09-05 10:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by ione_thestar1 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Automatic? seal on tranny cheaper check with dealer should be covers? under wannarty? powertrian 100,000 miles?
2007-09-05 10:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋