JOHNNYOLDS442

Hey all,
Since buying my car back from 9 years ago it has a rear main seal leaking.
I cannot do these kind of jobs anymore. Does anybody have the resources to help me fix it here in NY, or should i abandoned ship and just sell it. what should it cost for a rear main to be repaired. the motor could use afreshening up as it is getting kind of tired. it runs great but i think it's just time for the motor to come out.

oldcutlass

Are you sure it's the rear main? And how much does it leak?

JOHNNYOLDS442

Pretty sure wiped it down a few times the valve covers are fine so is the pan, quite alittle puddle after a decent cruise

droldsmorland

NY is a big state where in NY are you? If its time for a rebuild fix it then or sell as is. Whats the engine in? What engine is it?

JOHNNYOLDS442

70 455 in my 70 442 middle of long island
Years ago i wouln't even think twice just start unbolting take the hood off rent a hoist, pull the motor. get on stand.
take the heads off send them out and the block but i'm getting tired.

Rickman48

Could also be the rear of the manifold or the distributer - I'd be checking those before condemnation!

JOHNNYOLDS442

not either of those either it's from down below leaks right threw the inspection cover.
it's a shame the car runs fantastic!!! just make amess under there cross member, tranny pan drip everywhere because it blows back all over the place