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 Posted: 07-19-2007 04:55 pm
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Dan (Florida)

 

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Another thing to consider is which engine you have.  The older engines have a rope type seal that  will in the long run require the engine to be removed and probably torn down . The crankshaft bearing cradle I think has to be removed to replace this seal. If the oil pan and rear main bearing cap were easy to remove as in 55 chevys, this would be do-able. I don't think even the oil pan can be removed without pulling the engine on the older engines.  It stopped me in my tracks last year.  I think a belly pan under the engine with a drain line would serve better and be easier.  My Audi TT had one for streamlining purposes and it didn't leak!  Otherwise I keep a 2004 Busch / Cheney reelection poster under the car.  Works fine!!

Dan