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Rear main seal leaking.Any good quick fix

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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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Default Rear main seal leaking.Any good quick fix

I have a 1996 dodge ram 4x4 with the rear main seal leaking. The truck has over 200k miles but runs like a champ. I dont have the space to drop the transmission. I figure the shop cost will be more than the truck. I dont know if stopleak will do anything,I already run lucas in it. Any ideas, its leaking on the driveway and I have to do something.Thanks guys
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 02:55 AM
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there is no good quick fix. no matter what it would probably take a few hours to fix but you would need the right tools.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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You don't have to remove the tranny. http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech-article-31.html
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Plus, you can go to the home improvement store and get regular clear silicone caulk for under $5 rather than using a $20 tube of fancy sealant.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks guys, great walkthrough and pictures, I do have time and tools,ill give it a go.
 
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