Midwst Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I have a friend with a 96 Legacy, 98K miles. Getting a clutch. Taking it to a shop. She's trying to decide, should the rear main seal be replaced even if it is not leaking? I said either way there is a risk. Replace it, maybe will start leaking. Don't replace it, maybe will start leaking later. Wanted to get other soobie lovers opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 since shes already paying to have the motor pulled and clutch replaced, might as well tack on another $30 for the parts and labor to do it while its out, and make sure to check those two plastic/aluminum plates back there also, they can leak too. ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevil Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I would say yes.....IF.....the shop knows what they hell they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 i'm with reddevil, i replace every rear main seal i can get to. as long as it's done right then you definitely want it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jib Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Yes, if only because the labor to get to it is significant and you'll be paying this labor bill already to get to the clutch. I almost always try to replace degradable parts when they are exposed, espeically when they are hard to get to. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I had the seal and the plate replaced when the clutch was done on advice from the board. The dealer did not change the Pilot bearing and I had to have that done later. I am very happy with all the seals I had replaced as on a recent trip the car did not leak a drop of oil and the engine stays very clean. I think the advice on seal replacement on this board was well earned at a high cost and if you listen to them you will be pleased with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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