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06-05-2008, 12:02 PM
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Help me with the seal replacement please!
Ok so, I picked up the parts today for both valve covers, the front main seal, and the rear main seal. So for now, we cant do the front, as we dont have a new timing belt. And we know how to do the valve covers, thanks to the how to! Could someone please explain to me as best they can how to replace the rear main seal? Ive gotta change that one out, and dont know how. I tried the search, but couldnt find anything (btw I hate it that it wont let me type in any words under 3 letters
 )Anyways, help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance! -Dennis
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D.J. McPhee 2006 Infra-Red Ford Focus ZX3 ~ 67k No longer SVX'n, Ill always miss them! 1995 Polo Green LS-i ~ 95k 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~ 145k (04/91) #2231 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 
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06-05-2008, 12:07 PM
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Does the rear leak?
To do the rear main, you either need to pull the engine or tranny. Since you are going to be doing all of the engine seals, I would pull the engine. Although the front and side seals can be changed while it's in the car. It's alot quicker when it's out. If it's been a while, now would be the time to do the plugs also.
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06-05-2008, 04:41 PM
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What all is involved when pulling the engine out? I dont know if it is leaking or not, but I bought one, and would like to get it in either way, so I dont have to worry about it for some time.
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D.J. McPhee 2006 Infra-Red Ford Focus ZX3 ~ 67k No longer SVX'n, Ill always miss them! 1995 Polo Green LS-i ~ 95k 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~ 145k (04/91) #2231 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831
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06-05-2008, 07:16 PM
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Basically you disconnect all the crap that is attached to the engine, then you lift it out with a hoist. The AC you can get away with swinging off to the side so you won't have to recharge it. It's not nearly as bad as it sounds. Even for the first time. And it will make doing the valve covers a snap. Get a good de-greaser and clean the whole engine up real nice while you have it out too.
I would rather pull the engine than drop the tranny and I've done both in my garage with no lift and no previous experience. On the other hand, if the rear main isn't leaking now, I'd forget about replacing it until it does.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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06-05-2008, 09:55 PM
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I dont suppose there is a how to write up somewhere on what all of the removal steps are for the engine is there? How bad is the wiring? What all has to be unplugged? -Dennis
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D.J. McPhee 2006 Infra-Red Ford Focus ZX3 ~ 67k No longer SVX'n, Ill always miss them! 1995 Polo Green LS-i ~ 95k 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~ 145k (04/91) #2231 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831
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06-05-2008, 10:45 PM
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thank you faor making me hate canuks zuk... I guess it is time I mount a 1 man assult on the eh! team... and it all your posts fault.. darn u.
On a happy note, I would love to have a nice pic by pic on how to pull the enine... do u have to remover the tranny too or just unbolt (engine lift on sale at tractor supply, 159$... Thanks for the info!
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-Chris '94 ebony pearl, with orange "silicone" hoses, painted beauty cover, Tom's Intake, Dayles Cold air intake; with HKS mega suction foam air filter, 3in header back exhaust, STI ground wires, euro front fascia, euro front grill, reactive 17in wheels, Nitto Invo's, Drilled and slotted rotors, stainless break lines, Koni strut inserts, Drop springs, 5MT, shotshifter, Clutchmasters clutch, ACT prolite flywheel, EL Glow gauges, The ECUTune stage 2. To Do: Cams, port and polish, etc.
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