So I need to get my rear main seal replaced...

MLMike25 · 02-10-2005, 03:58 PM

any ideas on how much this SHOULD cost me? Any ideas on what additional work I should get done while the transmission is out? I'm thinking about getting 4.10 gears put in, would this be a good time to get it done? (its on a 93 notch, automatic)

~The Jester~ · 02-10-2005, 04:45 PM

Depending on the shop, you're looking at about 2.5 hrs. labor, so at my shop that'd be $100 labor, plus parts. As far as the rear goes, the only thing in your favor is the driveshaft will be out, not much help. It would however, be a good time to change the tranny filter, and check out the ole' converter too. Also replacing the FRONT seal in the tranny is a good idea at this point too. It has the same mileage on it that the leaking rear main does.

GhettoPop · 02-11-2005, 09:17 AM

yeah my rear main started leaking at a around 110k. As stated above, I dont see any advantage to changing the gears at the same time.

PS- $100 for 2.5 hour labor??? Thats like $165 here on the cheap!

~The Jester~ · 02-11-2005, 05:00 PM

Yeppers, $40/hr shop rate. That doesn't include parts though. Busier than a cat coverin' poop on a marble floor too!

Get to work on some cool stuff too. Got a 351 Saleen that comes in for regular upgrades, just put an all original '69 Z28 together for a customer. Took it to Barret Jackson, got $83,000 for it! And the dumbass lets ME work on it! HA!

Ackbar00 · 02-15-2005, 01:49 PM

Yep, good time to change fluid, filter, and put a shift kit in. Converter would be nice as well.

02-10-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
MLMike25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	So I need to get my rear main seal replaced... any ideas on how much this SHOULD cost me? Any ideas on what additional work I should get done while the transmission is out? I'm thinking about getting 4.10 gears put in, would this be a good time to get it done? (its on a 93 notch, automatic) __________________ THIS crap Sucks!

02-10-2005, 04:45 PM	#2
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: So I need to get my rear main seal replaced... Depending on the shop, you're looking at about 2.5 hrs. labor, so at my shop that'd be $100 labor, plus parts. As far as the rear goes, the only thing in your favor is the driveshaft will be out, not much help. It would however, be a good time to change the tranny filter, and check out the ole' converter too. Also replacing the FRONT seal in the tranny is a good idea at this point too. It has the same mileage on it that the leaking rear main does. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

02-11-2005, 09:17 AM	#3
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: So I need to get my rear main seal replaced... yeah my rear main started leaking at a around 110k. As stated above, I dont see any advantage to changing the gears at the same time. PS- $100 for 2.5 hour labor??? Thats like $165 here on the cheap! __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

02-11-2005, 05:00 PM	#4
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: So I need to get my rear main seal replaced... Yeppers, $40/hr shop rate. That doesn't include parts though. Busier than a cat coverin' poop on a marble floor too! Get to work on some cool stuff too. Got a 351 Saleen that comes in for regular upgrades, just put an all original '69 Z28 together for a customer. Took it to Barret Jackson, got $83,000 for it! And the dumbass lets ME work on it! HA! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

02-15-2005, 01:49 PM	#5
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Re: So I need to get my rear main seal replaced... Yep, good time to change fluid, filter, and put a shift kit in. Converter would be nice as well. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

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