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This is A reason why I dont like Haynes:
The Haynes doesnt say the torque of the Rear Seal Retainer plate/cover so I just guessed and now it leaks REAL bad.
What is the spec of Torque?
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How could a new rear seal gasket leak? It looks like it was put on right...
The plate / cover was not overtorqued for sure, it felt torqued right or Maybe a little loose.
The oil pan was torqued more but had smaller bolts!? WTF?
I guess this is definately advanced tech but I thought requesting a torque spec would be simple
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There is a special tool made for installing a rear main seal, but it can be installed without the tool as well. If you do not have the tool the manual states to carefully work the seal around the crankshaft and tap it into place with a hammer and either a large socket or piece of pipe.
As for what you are calling the "rear seal retainer plate" are you talking about the flywheel???
Here is the Flywheel / Drive Plate to Crankshaft torque specs:
Step One - 132 in-lbs
Step Two - Turn an additional 50 degrees
Just so you understand the flywheel does not hold the rear main seal in. The seal is held in place by pressure, it is a tight fit to install and when done properly it will not leak, nor will it fall out.
1) first torque to 11 ft/lbs.
2) then torque additional 50 degrees.
There is no sequence listed.
The seal needs to be pressed into the cover. The cover with the seal installed should install into position quite easily. It is super important that you have the seal orientated properly in the cover to avoid leakage. The side of the seal that has the spring should be installed so that it faces the INSIDE of the engine.
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Are you sure the seal is in the right postion? What I mean is that maybe you set the seal too shallow or too deep in the cover, so the lip of the seal is not on the crank.
Also make sure you haven't folded the seal over when you install it. Sometimes when you push a seal on, expecially if you didn't pre-lube it, it can turn inside out.
Did you check the cover for cracks? Maybe leaking from a hairline crack or casting imperfecton.
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