[Shotimes] Clutch ponderings

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I have opposite feelings on the carrier seal.  This is a paper-based seal,
and they rarely leak.  At least from the factory.  99% of the time any leaks
in the area are from the main.  However, if you do decide to change it, make
sure you seal it on one side with some permatex.   I'd get a good light up
there when the tranny is out and take a good look.  Of course if it is
leaking, change it.
Mike


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
To: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>; <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Clutch ponderings


> Chris:
>  Replace the carrier gasket! I did just the rear main on one SHO and still
> have a small oil seep from the rear. One problem is that it's difficult to
> install the carrier with the oil pan in place. This is because the rear
> carrier also contains the surface that contacts the rear o-ring seal on
the
> oil pan. The rubber seal is compressed from use but I put a new seal in
and
> when it's not compressed it's tough to compress the rubber and slide the
> carrier on at the same time. Next time I will drop the pan to make sure
> everything is assembled in the proper manner. This also leads to your
second
> question. Yes, drop the pan. It will help a bunch with getting the rear
> carrier installed without messing up the oil pan seal. Your so close I
would
> sure look at the at least the rod bearings too. If I was real organized I
> would just plan on replacing the rear main seal and carrier gasket and new
> oil pan gaskets and new rod bearings. Once you have dropped the tranny all
> the heavy work is done. Your parts cost is pretty small to fix such a
major
> potential problem. Plus I hate a car that leaks oil!!
>
>  One extra thing I just found. I have had small oil drips in the drain
plug
> area and kept looking at all the usual spots but never could get it
stopped.
> Well I found a 14mm oil drain plug gasket/washer that is metal with a
rubber
> insert on the inner diameter. Totally stopped the drips!! I will now
replace
> every gasket I can with this steel/rubber one. Very nice and simple!!
Found
> it at O-Rileys.
> .
> .
>
>
>
> >     I am (finally) replacing the clutch on my '95. Additionally, I'm
> wondering what the story is on the carrier gasket, and
> > if it should or should not be replaced.  There is quite a bit of oil
> buildup
> > on the tranny/engine area.  Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get
> inside
> > yet to see the situation firsthand.  A lot of the mess could be from the
> > rather badly leaking cam seal, which I should be changing once the
clutch
> is
> > done.  I do have a new rear main seal, but if the clutch problems are
due
> to
> > oil leaks, I am wondering if it could be the rear main carrier at fault.
> > For that matter, I know I don't want to endure any more pain (and I may
or
> > may not have time as I'm going to be gone for a week) but how much extra
> > time/work/money is involved in checking and/or replacing the rod
bearings.
> > At 147k and no history, it may be wise to look (though the engine roars
> > beautifully and feels strong thus far).
> >
> > -Chris
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