rear main seal installation

[stocker318]

Hi people recently i started replacing the seal main seal and also the rear engine cover gasket on my vx ss. One of the things in the manual is that it specifies using a alignment tool to use on the rear main seal.

Has anyone ever used this method? or does anyone have another tool to recommend?

Reason why i ask this question because the new seal that i have seems to be abit different from the one that is in it? as in design of the seal.

[stumps57L]

I used a piece of pvc pipe the same size as the seal and a block of wood and gently tapped it in.

No issues. Search the american forums and there will be pics of this method.

[stocker318]

did you take the rear engine cover off at all?

[vr5speedv6]

The bit that needs to be aligned I think is the rear cover. That's why I didn't bother taking it off, I just changed the rear seal :)
And, yes they're a revised seal. Very easy to fit (not so easy getting the old one out), just make sure the crank surface is dry!!
This thread should help you out ;) (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=115721&highlight=rear+seal)

[stumps57L]

Didnt take the cover off just the flywheel then pryed the old one out.

If your interested i do have a rear main plate and seal + gaskets all brand new in box at home you can have for $120 plus postage.

PM for details

[stocker318]

ok i have finished. does anyone know if i can start the car up without the gearbox, bellhousing in? so i can check if the seal is leaking?