Thanks for the video. I find it a lot easier to put a screw through the area that you taped the rio into. This way the screw holds onto the seal, grab a pliers and yank on the screw, Whala, seal it out. Note: the bigger the seal the more screws you might need.
This helped a lot thank you! I'm rebuilding my Mercedes E320 engine M104 and was stuck trying to figure out a way to remove this seal. Best video I found for it. Mine is on the engine stand with the crankshaft removed so I was also able to hammer it from the inside with a chisel after bending it with a screw driver from the front. Edit: I should have checked the shop manual. It actually specifies removal using a screwdriver with a protective cloth and installation with a special tool. Still the video was helpful.
Seeing how the gasket is also leaking oil from the sides, its worth the effort to remove the remaining bolds and replace that as well. Minimal risk of damage to the housing and you have already done the hard work.
Great video. I made up a hollow drift that lets me tap fork seals into the slider housing with pretty much equal force all round the seal which is ultra critical on motorcycle fork seals for if they're the slightest bit out they'll start leaking within a few days. I used a small length of black steel tube I scrounged from a metal bin at work and dressed one end so as not to damage the seal body.
Great video. Personally was able to drill a small hole and stick a punch inside and work the old seal out. Great information. Really helps and generally applies to most if not all vehicles
I'm not a mechanic, but I was watching this video and at the same time watching "Wheeler dealers" Haha they were doing the same thing. They used the old seal on top of the new seal to seat the new seal. Therefore, they were hitting the old seal with a soft hammer that pushes the new seal into place. Just thought I would share...
hi, sorry for delay in reply, we just got back last monday. if that works then why not ! however the springiness in rubber will often cause you to stuff up new seal when driving it in, you need a harder driver that you can control evenly. cheers
Maybe you have this trick under your belt, but I was taught to use kerosene to clean mounted parts, as it won’t damage other seals and cleans petrol based crud very easily. Doesn’t evaporate as fast as other petrol solvents, but is safer.
hi, once you remove that plate, you will need an alignment sleeve to reinstall properly. if you just refit without sleeve the seal wont last as long. cheers
haha yes ok...what i meant was dont spike it with a screwdriver as it can/will slip. better to spike it where you want then lever t out. thanks for input cheers
hi, sometimes the old/hardened seal can wear a groove in the crankshaft. try driving seal in a bit less or bit deeper than where it sits normally ( so it sits on a new spot ) sometimes you can also shorten the spring about 5mm to make the seal lip grip a bit more. however the seal can/will wear out a bit quicker and make sure you dont cut the tapered end of spring off or you wont be able to rejoin the spring ends. cheers
@@YepThatsIt Baaad work !! why you did not Clean the place before you Reconnect the new seal maaaaaan !! I see the particles of carbon and metals due to using the cleaning brush !! this is verrrry baaad work .
hi, sorry for delay in reply, we just got back last monday. very true ! however the point i tried to show was how to do incase you vehicle does not have a removable plate. many vehicles dont have a removable plate. also often the gasket for that plate is excessively expensive. thanks for your comment, cheers
@ not sure what you mean.... on this one, the 8 bolts that go into the crankshaft hold the drive plate on, then the torque converter is bolted to the drive plate after it has been fitted into transmission first ( don`t try bolt torque converter on fist and slide trans over it ). this one doesn`t have a retainer?
@ thank-you for that...I tried to show, as many vehicles don`t have the setup as that Merc did. also if you remove the flange you may need to replace gasket and I literally hate using silastic or goo if I don`t need to. thanks for your input though ( no sarcasm ) I actually respect input, questions and shared ideas. cheers
hi, whatever works ! just as long as you don`t damage the housing or crankshaft. when seal isn`t very wide it is hard to judge where you would place the screw. cheers
No, needle nose pliers and grind the ends to sharp points like the screwdriver he used. Open it alittle, tap it in, then grip/squeeze to get a bite, and pull out.
@@LifePurpose94 check for any damage or wear where the seal lip runs.....and also check your crankshaft end float isnt excessive. put a bolt in and use a lever to push on the bolt head to see if there is alot of movement. cheers
hi, measure amount that comes out as a reference point, but always adjust fluid level as per manufacturers instructions incase trans had oil leak or was previously incorrectly set. cheers
Not bad fella, not bad at all, except the screw driver bit, but hey if you know what your doing then by all means use a screw driver. I have a Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2L Auto on a J plate in Black, the car is immaculate. I've just spent almost 5,000 Pounds on a complete engine re-build, car runs like a dream now. I took the car in for the re-build 5 days before the first 3 month lock down here in the UK, I now have the car back but where it has sat around prior to the re-build and during the re-build I now have this Rear Main Oil Seal Problem. Being a Professional Drummer work is zero and when you consider the money spent on the re-build I am now skint. I don't really want to add additives to my engine oil in order to plug this leak which means dropping the Transmission, I'm worried AT-205 Re-Seal would mess up other non leaking rubber seals & gaskets. Whats your advice Fella?
hi, often the seal lip will wear a slight groove in the crankshaft where it runs. you can either not push the new seal in as far or push it in deeper if possible and it will sit on a new spot and seal better. if your eng rebuilder used the old crankshaft, they may have missed that and just installed a new seal, causing your leak. if under warranty take it back as soon as possible. cheers
@@YepThatsIt Hi there, thanks for your advice. The engine re-build was only the head, the garage have said they didn't go down to the bottom of the engine, their work was literally just the head.
You need to know what car you are working with before you begin. The seals of some cars are not round behind the securing frame so they won't come out.
hi, haha touché ! however what I meant was that you need to be extra careful with screwdriver as it can easily slip and damage the crankshaft or housing. I suppose all depends on your expertise. thanks for your input cheers
mainly time saving and often removing plate can cause leaks afterwards, however the choice and decisions are always owned by the person steering the work. cheers
Baaad work !! why you did not Clean the place before you Reconnect the new seal maaaaaan !! I see the particles of carbon and metals due to using the cleaning brush !! this is verrrry baaad work .
Your wrong. Its not the wrong side of the seal. The other side of the seal is open like a slot. You dont know what your talking about. You should stick to working on bicycles.
Thanks for the video. I find it a lot easier to put a screw through the area that you taped the rio into. This way the screw holds onto the seal, grab a pliers and yank on the screw, Whala, seal it out. Note: the bigger the seal the more screws you might need.
thanks for that, cheers
Brilliant idea!!
This helped a lot thank you! I'm rebuilding my Mercedes E320 engine M104 and was stuck trying to figure out a way to remove this seal. Best video I found for it. Mine is on the engine stand with the crankshaft removed so I was also able to hammer it from the inside with a chisel after bending it with a screw driver from the front.
Edit: I should have checked the shop manual. It actually specifies removal using a screwdriver with a protective cloth and installation with a special tool. Still the video was helpful.
thanks & cheers
Thank you for the detailed steps and sharing your tips and gotchas
thanks & cheers
Seeing how the gasket is also leaking oil from the sides, its worth the effort to remove the remaining bolds and replace that as well. Minimal risk of damage to the housing and you have already done the hard work.
no worries, thanks for that cheers
Great video. I made up a hollow drift that lets me tap fork seals into the slider housing with pretty much equal force all round the seal which is ultra critical on motorcycle fork seals for if they're the slightest bit out they'll start leaking within a few days. I used a small length of black steel tube I scrounged from a metal bin at work and dressed one end so as not to damage the seal body.
no worries, thanks for the info, cheers 👍
I don't have a leaking main seal but it was good to watch and learn. Thanks.
cheers
Great video. Personally was able to drill a small hole and stick a punch inside and work the old seal out. Great information. Really helps and generally applies to most if not all vehicles
glad more than one way to skin a cat ! thanks & cheers
He got the job done, didn't leak .So why bitch
On a smaller scale this is like replacing the crankshaft seal on a lawnmower. Cool
imagine seals on the large earth moving gear ! cheers
I'm not a mechanic, but I was watching this video and at the same time watching "Wheeler dealers" Haha they were doing the same thing. They used the old seal on top of the new seal to seat the new seal. Therefore, they were hitting the old seal with a soft hammer that pushes the new seal into place. Just thought I would share...
hi, sorry for delay in reply, we just got back last monday. if that works then why not ! however the springiness in rubber will often cause you to stuff up new seal when driving it in, you need a harder driver that you can control evenly. cheers
Are the rear main seal and the rear crankshaft seal the same?
Maybe you have this trick under your belt, but I was taught to use kerosene to clean mounted parts, as it won’t damage other seals and cleans petrol based crud very easily. Doesn’t evaporate as fast as other petrol solvents, but is safer.
cheers for that
Thansk , is that 3.6 why you didnt replace the full of retainer seal
hi, once you remove that plate, you will need an alignment sleeve to reinstall properly. if you just refit without sleeve the seal wont last as long. cheers
No, find a hard plastic cup or small bowl the same size as the seal and press it in with that. And clean the area with a toothbrush dipped in oil.
hi, many ways to skin a cat ! always best to find a way that works for you. Cheers
nice trick using the hammer head as a pivot
often its the tool using the tool
is it convenient to do this the same time as replacing the clutch?
hi, best time to replace it s when gearbox or trans is out. cheers
Hi mate. I love your videos and I am subscribed but I wonder if you are doing more videos since I haven't received new ones.
hi, i`m not sure ......try ua-cam.com/users/YepThatsItvideos cheers
"Dont use a screw driver" 3 minutes later "I'm going to use a screw driver"
haha yes ok...what i meant was dont spike it with a screwdriver as it can/will slip. better to spike it where you want then lever t out. thanks for input cheers
Cracks me up! 😉
Should the area be cleaned before installing the new seal? It looked a little manky. Old oil & debris could mean seal not seating properly.
hi, definitely needs to be clean of any loose bits. stained can still be clean. cheers
Cheers mate
no worries
Did Ford ever make a 1 piece rear main seal on the 4.2? Thank you for the video.
hi, I`m not really sure? cheers
Up to xe you had to remove the motor and strip down but from xf you would just remove the transmission and drive plate/flywheel
Thanks well done.
thanks and cheers
Did you take the oil out before changing it or it is not necessary
hi, no need to drain oil. cheers
@@YepThatsIt thanks a lot
How hard was it to remove the transmission, and what do you charge for this work on a tourage
hi, sorry we dont give out quotes on here. contact us via our facebook link in description. thanks
I dont suppose you have a how to on getting to the main seal do you? How terrible is pulling the transaxle?
see cvt removal from 9:45 ua-cam.com/video/tygMlH9MZUs/v-deo.html cheers
Solid video, cheers
thanks & cheers
how much it cost to get this done.
I changed the complete seal case with Oe part and it's still leaking. Any idea? Thank you
hi, sometimes the old/hardened seal can wear a groove in the crankshaft. try driving seal in a bit less or bit deeper than where it sits normally ( so it sits on a new spot ) sometimes you can also shorten the spring about 5mm to make the seal lip grip a bit more. however the seal can/will wear out a bit quicker and make sure you dont cut the tapered end of spring off or you wont be able to rejoin the spring ends. cheers
Good and THanks
cheers
excellent video, but l don't know why you didn't move those cables that were obstructing your line of work.
hi, had to watch to see what cables? they were vacuum tubes that go to the transmission. to be honest not in the way at all. cheers
@@YepThatsIt Baaad work !! why you did not Clean the place before you Reconnect the new seal maaaaaan !! I see the particles of carbon and metals due to using the cleaning brush !! this is verrrry baaad work .
How did you get the bolts out of the drive plate?
hi, we undo them ? not sure what you mean?
Put a pan head screw on the seal, pry out?
thanks for that info , no worries , cheers
in order want to replace transmission seal would you please help with video
hi, search for our other rear main seal replacement vids in playlist cheers
How to repair proper shaft flex disc for Vw touareg 3.2L engine V6 2004 model
hi, do mean drive plate/ flex plate?
Many other people remove the seal holder by removing the screws around. Then they work outside easier.
hi, sorry for delay in reply, we just got back last monday. very true ! however the point i tried to show was how to do incase you vehicle does not have a removable plate. many vehicles dont have a removable plate. also often the gasket for that plate is excessively expensive. thanks for your comment, cheers
I see. Thanks.
Mercedes 300ce nice car
hi, yes nice car and was well looked after. cheers
@@YepThatsItWell done my friend for taking care of it
Would it be safe to use a seal puller on this seal?! Thanks!
hi, you can use anything as long as you don`t damage the crankshaft or housing. cheers
@ not sure what you mean.... on this one, the 8 bolts that go into the crankshaft hold the drive plate on, then the torque converter is bolted to the drive plate after it has been fitted into transmission first ( don`t try bolt torque converter on fist and slide trans over it ). this one doesn`t have a retainer?
your choice to remove, I didn`t need to remove those to replace seal. cheers
@ thank-you for that...I tried to show, as many vehicles don`t have the setup as that Merc did. also if you remove the flange you may need to replace gasket and I literally hate using silastic or goo if I don`t need to. thanks for your input though ( no sarcasm ) I actually respect input, questions and shared ideas. cheers
Nice one mate thx for taking out the time to show us 🙏🏻
hah! I was watching this for 4 minutes till i recognised, thats a benz! I thought it looked familiar, lol.
haha yeah old banga. cheers
Are there oil seal in the other side toward the gearbox?
hi, in trans bell housing. cheers
Oil came out my bolt holes when I undone them . Is this my seal that needs changing.
hi, someone might`ve put some oil on the threads at some stage. cheers
How long does it take to replace a rear engine seal on ford f150 5.0l?
hi, depends on your experience and tools/equipment.....generally twice as long as half the time it takes you. cheers
is a 2001 dodge ram 1500 with the 5.2 magnum the same way?
hi, any seal is done in a very similar way. rear main seals are a bit trickier to remove though because crankshaft is there in the way. cheers
Wouldn't screws wrk better to remove the seal
hi, whatever works ! just as long as you don`t damage the housing or crankshaft. when seal isn`t very wide it is hard to judge where you would place the screw. cheers
Is that a Mitsubishi lancer transmission
No, needle nose pliers and grind the ends to sharp points like the screwdriver he used. Open it alittle, tap it in, then grip/squeeze to get a bite, and pull out.
Was thinking the same thing.
Another quality video :-)
thanks and cheers
i changed the seal two times but i still have the same problem, on hyundai i30
hi, can you give me more details ? cheers
@@YepThatsIti did the same thing in the video, but does not fix the problem, i think that the seal was improperly installed
@@LifePurpose94 check for any damage or wear where the seal lip runs.....and also check your crankshaft end float isnt excessive. put a bolt in and use a lever to push on the bolt head to see if there is alot of movement. cheers
@@YepThatsIt thank you sir
The tiniest little scratch on a new seal, will start a new leak
How many litres does V6 engine 3.2L Vw touareg takes
hi, measure amount that comes out as a reference point, but always adjust fluid level as per manufacturers instructions incase trans had oil leak or was previously incorrectly set. cheers
RTFM !
Can I double back oil seal
hi, not sure what you mean?
I used 2 screws one on each opposite side and pulled it out
thanks & cheers
Is this on a bmw 335 e90?
hi, sorry no prize for you ! its a 300CE-24 Merc. cheers
are you suppose to clean up that oil
hi, choice is always yours Chief ! cheers
Wow the cars in the back ground went faster when you were hammering
haha cheers
Not bad fella, not bad at all, except the screw driver bit, but hey if you know what your
doing then by all means use a screw driver. I have a Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2L Auto
on a J plate in Black, the car is immaculate. I've just spent almost 5,000 Pounds on a
complete engine re-build, car runs like a dream now. I took the car in for the re-build
5 days before the first 3 month lock down here in the UK, I now have the car back but
where it has sat around prior to the re-build and during the re-build I now have this
Rear Main Oil Seal Problem. Being a Professional Drummer work is zero and when
you consider the money spent on the re-build I am now skint. I don't really want to
add additives to my engine oil in order to plug this leak which means dropping the
Transmission, I'm worried AT-205 Re-Seal would mess up other non leaking rubber
seals & gaskets. Whats your advice Fella?
hi, often the seal lip will wear a slight groove in the crankshaft where it runs. you can either not push the new seal in as far or push it in deeper if possible and it will sit on a new spot and seal better. if your eng rebuilder used the old crankshaft, they may have missed that and just installed a new seal, causing your leak. if under warranty take it back as soon as possible. cheers
@@YepThatsIt Hi there, thanks for your advice. The engine re-build was only the head, the garage have said they didn't go down to the bottom of the engine, their work was literally just the head.
@@jonathanharrington7950 then to replace the seal, its much easier to remove transmission/gearbox. cheers
@@YepThatsIt Checked it last night, leak seems to be getting less & less, hardly anything at all now. Cheers for your advice fella. Kind Regards.
You hit on crankcase edge if it shreded meatal this will cause permanent oil leak
always need to take care. cheers
At list said what car u working on
hi, similar applies to any seal and any car. cheers
06 chevrolet suburban 1500 5.3 enginev8 rear main oil seal4wd
ok, cheers
You need to know what car you are working with before you begin. The seals of some cars are not round behind the securing frame so they won't come out.
cheers for input.
Anyone else cringe when he hit it with the wire brush
haha fingernails on chalkboard
An what car is this
read the description
"some would be tempted to use a screwdriver but you don't want to do that" *uses a screwdriver*
hi, haha touché ! however what I meant was that you need to be extra careful with screwdriver as it can easily slip and damage the crankshaft or housing. I suppose all depends on your expertise. thanks for your input cheers
And invest in a rubber mallet or a brass hammer
What car?
hi, irrelevant which car. many rear main seals are similar. cheers
Its hammer time. Tap tap tap tap.
haha cheers
the old ninja star clutches on bmws
haha ok
So this is what Paul McCartney does when he's not touring.
yes, he changes rear main seals on yellow submarines. cheers
@@YepThatsIt lol
Why not change the whole piece ?
mainly time saving and often removing plate can cause leaks afterwards, however the choice and decisions are always owned by the person steering the work. cheers
One scratch in the crank and it'll leak forever man
hi, you`re not wrong there ! you need to always take care or you will create more work. cheers
Baaad work !! why you did not Clean the place before you Reconnect the new seal maaaaaan !! I see the particles of carbon and metals due to using the cleaning brush !! this is verrrry baaad work .
hi, was as always cleaned and blown out with compressed air, so not sure what you are referring to...? however, thanks for your input. cheers
that is the wrong side seal installed, and wrong tools .Use special tools be safe from leak.
Your wrong. Its not the wrong side of the seal. The other side of the seal is open like a slot. You dont know what your talking about. You should stick to working on bicycles.
Take the housing off
hi, yes true, however not all have housings. that is what i was getting at. cheers
Just use a thin long screw and grab with a hammer.
many ways to skin a cat. thanks for that cheers
Use screw
hi, we usually do, however some seals are too narrow. cheers
No good
This is garbage workmanship. The customer will be in for another seal guaranteed. The worst part is that you filmed it!
If you guess what car is it, the video may be useful. The name must be TOO long to fit on the title.
car is irrelevant, same applies to any vehicle with similar metal clad seals. cheers
It's Mercedes 300 CE. Scroll down from the title & date. Not too hard mate !