1998 V70 NA RMS rear main seal - pull engine? Anything else while there?

[Sveedy]

Yep. Mine is an auto. Had zero problems.

[misha]

Great news!
I'll need more info about this.
I'll get back to you when time comes.
Not sure if i would go for a rebuilt or used good engine.

[Andrew Vanis]

Does engine breaking lessen (or reverse) the PCV system?

Was about to post that the 1200+ mile drive showed vast drip reduction with less that 1/4 qt oil disappearing.... Then we just did a could hundred miles in the mountains where I did an hour? of engine breaking and found the underside coated with oil down another 3/4 qt for a total on 1q low (2/3 low on the 1.5L dipstick range)

[abscate]

Much less engine motion needed with the auto, you just have to disconnect the flywheel -flex plate bolts and then move it a bit, maybe only 2 cm or so? I’ve never done the separation engine in, so I’m guessing there.

[Sveedy]

As I recall, the distance needed is about exactly the distance between the crank pulley, and the passenger side inner fender as you lift the engine out. Just enough room to do it.

[Caesium]

Any update if it’s gotten better?

I’m in the same situation with my 99’ with a fresh PCV, 5w-40, and some AT-205. Just drove 4 hours today, we’ll see if in the coming days it gets better for me. Really hoping!

[Andrew Vanis]

Any update if it’s gotten better?

I’m in the same situation with my 99’ with a fresh PCV, 5w-40, and some AT-205. Just drove 4 hours today, we’ll see if in the coming days it gets better for me. Really hoping!

This is the last update I have from a few days ago posted above. Haven't driven it since.

Does engine breaking lessen (or reverse) the PCV system?

Was about to post that the 1200+ mile drive showed vast drip reduction with less that 1/4 qt oil disappearing.... Then we just did a could hundred miles in the mountains where I did an hour? of engine breaking and found the underside coated with oil down another 3/4 qt for a total on 1q low (2/3 low on the 1.5L dipstick range)