Any tips on a rear main seal install?

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Dec 21, 2011 | 01:17 PM

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Gary-L

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No, don't use RTV. If you already have the anaerobic stuff just use it.

Dec 21, 2011 | 06:23 PM

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thanks for the thread and questions. I will be doing this job next after christmas debt.

Dec 22, 2011 | 03:43 PM

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What is the torque for the 5 sets of cap bolts my haynes and the instructions im following say 2 different things?

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Dec 22, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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85 Foot Pounds.

Dec 22, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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Follow the torque instructions you downloaded from PavementSucks.

Dec 22, 2011 | 03:46 PM

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85 Foot Pounds.

In one step starting in the center?

Or multiple steps?

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Dec 22, 2011 | 03:48 PM

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In one step starting in the center?

Or multiple steps?

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Even when it tells me one step, I still use three steps for that high of a value. Run 'em all in snug first. Then all to 25, then all to 60, then all to 85.

Dec 22, 2011 | 05:56 PM

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Thanks for the help, its all bolted up now I just have to install the oil pump, seal and pan.

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