Sapper 157 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 What is the trick to getting the rear main seal into an EA81? My engine is out right now and my rear main had a slow leak so I tried replacing it with a Fel-Pro seal and ended up ruining the new seal trying to get it in. How the Sam Hill do I get it in flush with the bell housing without ruining the seal? any special tricks? I have another one on the way and this time I am not going to ruin it. I watched one youtube video where the guys put grease on the seal and then slid it in (it was on an EJ25 though...) should I do something like that? I was under the impression these seals were supposed to be installed dry. Any help is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducunee Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Put in freezer overnight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Put in freezer overnight Thats genius... WHY didnt i think of that! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 In addition to freezing, I would put a light coating of white lithium grease on seal and mating surface. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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