I decided to do the bushing. I was able to get a newer driveshaft from a buddy’s car (he went to aluminum), and I had new ujoints and yoke put on that. Hopefully that all solves my tranny leak.
I got everything off down to the crank, and now I’m wondering if it was my rear main leaking at all. The P.O. has put black RTV on the oil pan under the bearing, and after a few days, I’ve noticed a small amount of oil from the pan gasket. The rear main is still completely dry. Just wondering if you guys can see anything from the pic. To me, the rear main looks ok, and has definitely been changed already (its National brand), and looks higher quality than the one I just got from LMR.
I also replaced the pcv valve, completely took the screen apart and cleaned that, which was pretty gummed up. Maybe pressure was getting too high causing leaks?
I guess my question is would you do the seal, or wait and see. I’ve heard too many stories of them leaking again right after replacement, I’m leaning toward hoping it was the pan and the pressure. I did get quite a few turns on the pan bolts too when making sure they were tight. Thanks guys!
Ps. Anyone deleting the smog, don’t waste your time with the overpriced thermactor plugs. With the access I had with everything apart, a little in and out with a 5/8 bolt cleaned the threads, and these Allen head plugs from Ace worked like a charm.
I got everything off down to the crank, and now I’m wondering if it was my rear main leaking at all. The P.O. has put black RTV on the oil pan under the bearing, and after a few days, I’ve noticed a small amount of oil from the pan gasket. The rear main is still completely dry. Just wondering if you guys can see anything from the pic. To me, the rear main looks ok, and has definitely been changed already (its National brand), and looks higher quality than the one I just got from LMR.
I also replaced the pcv valve, completely took the screen apart and cleaned that, which was pretty gummed up. Maybe pressure was getting too high causing leaks?
I guess my question is would you do the seal, or wait and see. I’ve heard too many stories of them leaking again right after replacement, I’m leaning toward hoping it was the pan and the pressure. I did get quite a few turns on the pan bolts too when making sure they were tight. Thanks guys!
Ps. Anyone deleting the smog, don’t waste your time with the overpriced thermactor plugs. With the access I had with everything apart, a little in and out with a 5/8 bolt cleaned the threads, and these Allen head plugs from Ace worked like a charm.