Hi guys. I've been keeping an eye on a chronic oil leak for a while now. I'm sure the majority of it is from the rear main seal, but the oil pan edge is also staying wet despite gentle snugging. The primary drip is from the bottom of the front of the A440 (not ATF). I see this leak after a drive, and it ranges from a puddle around a dime in diameter to over an inch. The leak settles down once the vehicle is not running.
I have examined the side push rod cover and gallery plug. The plug is secure with no weeping. The cover has a very mild overall leak, but not wet. I've cleaned up that area well and monitored for a while now. Valve cover also does not appear to be leaking in any significant way. So I'm left with the rear main seal and pan gasket as the primary leak concerns...right?
I've been researching the site and using this good thread to help me analyze and decide whether to have this done or not. The job is too much for my old injuries/disabilities to tackle. I am comfortable with my Firestone guys doing these since they've been working on this vehicle for a couple of decades successfully. The biggest task they have done is the front knuckles using Kurt's kit I provided. They did a great job. They do main seal jobs commonly, but have not done a 60-series. The manager is very knowledgeable and responsible. He has quoted a very good price to do both using OEM parts. I'm comfortable with them for these reasons, but also because they are a national company that stands behind their work. That's been tested multiple times, and they step right up without hesitation. I can't speak for other FS shops, but this one is terrific. They have an affinity for the Cruiser, and since it is not a daily driver, I never rush them. They dedicate a bay and work on it until they complete. This might take a few days, but I'm okay with that.
We plan to put the vehicle up on a rack this weekend to get a good look at things and finalize a plan. I provide the FSM for them. I cannot find the specific procedures for the rear main seal replacement in the FSM. Can you guys direct me to that...or perhaps a link to a good post here? We often used posts here as guidance for work.
Any other tips or words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have examined the side push rod cover and gallery plug. The plug is secure with no weeping. The cover has a very mild overall leak, but not wet. I've cleaned up that area well and monitored for a while now. Valve cover also does not appear to be leaking in any significant way. So I'm left with the rear main seal and pan gasket as the primary leak concerns...right?
I've been researching the site and using this good thread to help me analyze and decide whether to have this done or not. The job is too much for my old injuries/disabilities to tackle. I am comfortable with my Firestone guys doing these since they've been working on this vehicle for a couple of decades successfully. The biggest task they have done is the front knuckles using Kurt's kit I provided. They did a great job. They do main seal jobs commonly, but have not done a 60-series. The manager is very knowledgeable and responsible. He has quoted a very good price to do both using OEM parts. I'm comfortable with them for these reasons, but also because they are a national company that stands behind their work. That's been tested multiple times, and they step right up without hesitation. I can't speak for other FS shops, but this one is terrific. They have an affinity for the Cruiser, and since it is not a daily driver, I never rush them. They dedicate a bay and work on it until they complete. This might take a few days, but I'm okay with that.
We plan to put the vehicle up on a rack this weekend to get a good look at things and finalize a plan. I provide the FSM for them. I cannot find the specific procedures for the rear main seal replacement in the FSM. Can you guys direct me to that...or perhaps a link to a good post here? We often used posts here as guidance for work.
Any other tips or words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks.