The guy I bought the car from said it leaked after he put in a new rear main sea. We already have some serious spots on the garage floor and you can see where it was parked in the driveway. We have had it less than a week. I was looking under the car while it was running and there is oil all underneath and some drips from the bell houseing (sp). There is oil streaked under the car and it smokes from the exhaust after being driven.
What should I do, and what tools are needed to replace the rear main seal. I am trying hard not to feel dumb for buying this car. I can get some help to replace the seal myself, but what all tools do I need to do the job? I have read many different stories. Should I just call and get a quote on a shop doing it? I don't mind the work if I can do it right. I was a good shade tree mechanic 25 years ago with austin healys. On those we just pulled the engine and tranny as one, then did the work. How hard is this to do from under the car?
sorry for the long post, I just wanted to get all my info out there...
Doc
What should I do, and what tools are needed to replace the rear main seal. I am trying hard not to feel dumb for buying this car. I can get some help to replace the seal myself, but what all tools do I need to do the job? I have read many different stories. Should I just call and get a quote on a shop doing it? I don't mind the work if I can do it right. I was a good shade tree mechanic 25 years ago with austin healys. On those we just pulled the engine and tranny as one, then did the work. How hard is this to do from under the car?
sorry for the long post, I just wanted to get all my info out there...
Doc