think i can fix the throw out bearing position by just lowering the transmission and letting it pivot on the axles?

 

oil is coming out above the filter and filter housing. pretty badly. as soon as you start it - its a steady drip. i used permatex on the bedplate. i guess ill have to pull the bedplate and re-do that seal. damn,.

 

try hitting mopar for there special BP sealant

 

helpful tidbit from org "the FSM doesn't show any sealant around the outside of the oil filter passages. The inside passage has an O ring, but the outside passage is just metal on metal. If you don't put any sealant around the outside of these, it will leak."

you dont want to go too crazy with the sealant, if there is too much stuff between theBP your going to open up the bearing tolerances.

 

wow. this sucks beyond all comprehension. i dont have the lift to pull the engine again. and im gonna have to rent a puller and pull everything off to get to oil pump to unbolt it from the block so the bedplate will come down - the theres the crank. i cant trust the transmission hold it in place. wtf am i gonna do[>:]

 

so for the record FSM and the haynes just cost me about $200, 3 days of work, and an unmeasurable amount of stress.

 

so heres what im gonna do. drain the fluids - get the lift back, get the puller. pull the entire engine w/ manifolds and transmission together. pull the transmission off and fix the TOB. mount the engine to the stand and flip it upside down. then pull the pan and filter adapter- then unbolt the bed plate. clean the face and re-seal it with permatex. then reverse. if theres an easier way someone tell me - cuz i dont think there is. i literally can not believe this garbage.

 

you will need anaerobic sealant
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut..._Sealant_a.htm

 

i dont even know where to get that. auto parts stores here dont have it.

 

the dealer sould also have it