I'd like to add that replacing a rear main seal is not an easy job, ESPECIALLY if you don't have the proper tools and have never done it before. To add, once you start opening things up you may find more things that need replacing (clutch fork bearing/release bearing, clutch, flywheel, etc.) and the car has to be high enough to get the trans out from the bottom. Also if you run into issues (lower ball joint won't release, stripped bolts, etc. you'll be praying as you then won't be able to move the car. 2-3 hours, maybe for someone who has done it before (no offense fleetw00d).
- Got a good jack, and jack stands?
- Got a torque wrench (short and long) and lock tight?
- Got transmission fluid?
- You'll have to remove axle nuts, are they seized? Have a 21mm? socket?
etc....
I'd leave that leak until it gets worse. Keep putting oil in it, save up some money. If this is an older car you'll be replacing more parts than the main seal.
- Got a good jack, and jack stands?
- Got a torque wrench (short and long) and lock tight?
- Got transmission fluid?
- You'll have to remove axle nuts, are they seized? Have a 21mm? socket?
etc....
I'd leave that leak until it gets worse. Keep putting oil in it, save up some money. If this is an older car you'll be replacing more parts than the main seal.
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