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318 rear main engine oil seal leak

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:55 am
by martin1953
My 66 W300 (with a early 80's 318 engine) has developed an oil leak at the rear main seal. Is this the same seal used in all 318 engines used up throught the years and what is involved in the replacement?

Re: 318 rear main engine oil seal leak

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:40 am
by wally426ci
Hey Martin, it isn't too hateful. It's the same seal - but the original is probably rope. make sure you angle the flanges on the new seal in the right direction. If memory serves, the flat side of the seal flange should be toward the front of the motor. Pull the pan and use a long/skinny screw to tap into the old seal and slide it out. new 1 goes in the same way (without putting a screw in it :joker )

Do soem research but that's it overall. :study

Re: 318 rear main engine oil seal leak

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:25 pm
by martin1953
Thanks Wally, I just wanted to gain more info before the words fly. Say hello to Cory.