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How much does a rear main seal cost?

How much does a rear main seal cost?

The average cost for a rear main seal replacement is between $248 and $313. Labor costs are estimated between $227 and $288 while parts are priced between $21 and $25. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.

Is there an OTC rear crankshaft seal installer for Ford?

OTC Rear Crankshaft Seal Installer for Ford installer works on crankshaft rear oil seals that come with or without a metal wear sleeve. It is designed for use on 1993-1997 Aerostar or 1993-2006 Ranger and Explorer with 4.0L V6 engine. It is similar to Ford No. 303-5524. “I’M PROUD OF THE OTC BRAND. I’M MAKING A BRAND THAT’S BEEN AROUND A LONG TIME.

Can a new front seal be inserted in a Ford van?

According to the Ford Service Manual, there is a way to extract and insert new front and rear main seals with the engine still in the van, but GOOD LUCK. You might have better luck trying to hire a leprechaun to assist you.

Where are the main seals on a 6.9 Idi?

One of the most common places for oil leaks on a 6.9 or 7.3 IDI engine is the front and/or rear main seal. The main seals are the composite rings that encapsulate the ends of the crankshaft, that keep the crankcase oil from gushing out of the engine.

What do I need to replace front crankshaft seal?

Pressing the Old Seal Out. Ford wants me to buy some “Front Crankshaft Seal Installer” part number ZTSE-4130 to mush this old black seal out. I have a bunch of scrap wood laying around the garage, so I cut a cylindrical block and sanded it to approximately the size of the opening the front plate.

According to the Ford Service Manual, there is a way to extract and insert new front and rear main seals with the engine still in the van, but GOOD LUCK. You might have better luck trying to hire a leprechaun to assist you.

What happens when you replace the rear main seal?

When you replace a rear main seal, there might be other components of your vehicle that require replacing. For example, the oil pan generally needed to be removed. The oil pan removal requires the mechanic to install a new gasket. A degraded gasket is the most common cause of oil leaks.

Pressing the Old Seal Out. Ford wants me to buy some “Front Crankshaft Seal Installer” part number ZTSE-4130 to mush this old black seal out. I have a bunch of scrap wood laying around the garage, so I cut a cylindrical block and sanded it to approximately the size of the opening the front plate.

What are the main seals on an engine?

The main seals are the composite rings that encapsulate the ends of the crankshaft, that keep the crankcase oil from gushing out of the engine. After a couple hundred thousand miles, these seals tend to get brittle, worn, or busted, which ends up letting a little bit of oil seep passed with every revolution of the engine.

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