Options to Fix a Rear Main Seal Leak
Question:
Is there ANY way I can fix a rear main seal leak without replacing the seal?
Answer:
My leak wasn’t nearly as bad as yours and seems to have stopped by switching to heavier viscosity oil (10W40) that also contains seal conditioning additives.
Answer:
Entire engine and tranny must be lowered from below and tranny must be completely removed from vehicle. Requires engine hoist and floor jack. This is the time to also replace your front suspension components since everything down to the rack & pinion assembly must be disassembled to get the tranny out. Not a job for the faint of heart.
Options to fix a rear main seal leak
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13 Jun 2009Posted in Transmission, Driveshaft, Bevel Gear Volvo 850 Volvo S70 & V70, 1998-2000 Volvo XC70 & V70XC
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