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Jrsamples

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Main seal replacement
« on: November 16, 2020, 00:35:04 »
I have leaking rear main seal and a slightly wet front seal area. Do you have a description of repair process?

JPMOSE

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Re: Main seal replacement
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2020, 00:34:47 »
What is your engine, model and year? If your experience it’s not that bad I’ve witnessed three done on my cars… But I’ve only assistant… If it’s your first time doing it it’s not for the faint of heart! Oh it’s not that difficult to remove the radiator,  fan and other things in front of the engine… You still have to proceed correctly with removing the crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer. 
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J. P. Mose
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1970 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
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