Rear Main Seal Replacement

[bwgill]

Had a local ford dealership replace rear main seal, changed it 3 times last time put in a sleeve, still leaks. They say next step is to replace crankshaft, does this sound right. They are paying for it all.

 

[Daniel77]

rear seal replacement

are they putting indian head sealer on the engine side of the seal ? you cant just put the seal in . I had this problem . When I pulled the old one out there
was no sealer on it . Thi could be your problem or wrong seal

 

[bwgill]

I do not know about the sealer, I will ask them friday. Thanks

 

[2000StreetRod]

sleeve forever

When a sleeve is installed it scratches the crankshaft so from that point on a sleeve must always be installed. Ford dealers should have a special tool for removing the rear main seal and another tool for installing one. Which engine - 4.0L or 4.6L?

 

[bwgill]

It's 4.0

 

[bwgill]

I just purchased this vehicle about a month ago and this is covered under warranty. They said they are replacing the crankshaft. Should I have them replace oil pump while they have it apart, it would be at my cost.

 

[2000StreetRod]

odometer reading?

The oil pump usually lasts 200K miles or more. I have 160K miles on my Sport and the oil pressure is fine. A new OEM oil pump (4L2Z6600A) lists for $88. I wouldn't pay more than $150 total (parts+labor) to have them install it.

 

[F SANE IL]

The oil pump usually lasts 200K miles or more. I have 160K miles on my Sport and the oil pressure is fine. A new OEM oil pump (4L2Z6600A) lists for $88. I wouldn't pay more than $150 total (parts+labor) to have them install it.

Off this topic or maybe part of it. I got the oil light and lots of ticking. sounds like oil pressure fell through the floor. Could this be as simple as the oil pump failing?

You guys have a link to tutorial on how to replace the oil pump?

 

[Tech By Trade]

Off this topic or maybe part of it. I got the oil light and lots of ticking. sounds like oil pressure fell through the floor. Could this be as simple as the oil pump failing?

You guys have a link to tutorial on how to replace the oil pump?

Oil pump is a hellova job. You need to disconnect the transmission as it bolts to the bottom of the cradle, lift the engine and remove the pan and cradle. I have the engine out of mine right now to do the timing and I am going to change the pump while I am in there just because.

http://search.ebscohost.com/ user name tech, password tech.

 

[F SANE IL]

Oil pump is a hellova job. You need to disconnect the transmission as it bolts to the bottom of the cradle, lift the engine and remove the pan and cradle. I have the engine out of mine right now to do the timing and I am going to change the pump while I am in there just because.

http://search.ebscohost.com/ user name tech, password tech.

Thanks, got in looking around. Can you point me in the right direction with where to look? I get lost when i pick engine.....etc...

 

[Tech By Trade]

go to repairs and search for oil pump in vehicle replacement.

 

[F SANE IL]

go to repairs and search for oil pump in vehicle replacement.

OH MY!!!!

step 1 is "Remove the cylinder block cradle"

doesn't sound fun at all.

Can i keep this tech/tech info so i can visit and check out at a later point if need be?

 

[Tech By Trade]

I have been using it for years, They haven't kicked me out yet, don't know why they would you. Go for it.