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retroguy

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rear main oil leak
« on: May 06, 2022, 03:59:19 PM »
I have a major leak at what looks to be the rear main bearing at the hydramatic transmission on my 1954 Kaiser Manhattan.  Do I have to drop the trans to install a new seal or is it a two-piece seal that can be accessed by removing the engine oil pan and 'chasing' the old seal out and pushing the new seal in.?

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Re: rear main oil leak
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2022, 09:45:23 PM »
It's a two piece seal. It can be changed without removing the trans. The factory shop manual will help with this job.

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Re: rear main oil leak
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2022, 09:49:23 AM »
thank you