3FE Rear Main Seal (1 Viewer)

[Cruiserhaven]

I'm trying to put a new rear main engine seal on a 3FE from a 92' 80 series, but having some difficulty.

Is the a special tool or technique for getting this sucker on - fit is extremely tight and it seems it would need to be stretched out a bit to fit on.

Also, the old seal pretty much disintegrated when I took it off. How squeaky clean does the surface have to be for a new seal to be applied? If there is a little residue from the old seal is that OK?

TIA.

 

[cruiserdan]

The sealing surfaces should be clean and free of surface defects before installation of the new seal. any residual bits could contribute to a premature failure of the new seal.

 

[Cruiser Jimmy]

Cruiserhaven,

I've just started taking the tranny out to do the RMS this weekend. Will bring down the tranny tomorrow morning.
I'd like to compare notes after we finish the job: before symtoms, after results.

Agree with Cdan, make sure your crackshaft does not have any burrs or nicks from your seal puller.