Rear main seal sell as is or fix???

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Rear main seal sell as is or fix???

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.
Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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Are you sure it's the rear main? And how much does it leak?
Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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Pretty sure wiped it down a few times the valve covers are fine so is the pan, quite alittle puddle after a decent cruise

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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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?
Old Feb 25, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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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.
Originally Posted by 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?

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Could also be the rear of the manifold or the distributer - I'd be checking those before condemnation!
Old Feb 25, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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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

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