[Shotimes] Rod bearing question

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

David:
I also replaced my ATX on the 1993 and only did the rear main seal. I didn't
even know about the "carrier" gasket back then. And yes it now leaks. When I
did the wife's tranny I replaced both and zero leaks after 45K miles. Hard
to say that was it but it's VERY suspicious!! Maybe more of a problem on the
ATX .VS. MTX?
.
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> The reason I recommend it is that I had a new transmission put in my car
and
> they replaced the rear seal and not the carrier gasket. Got the car home
and
> guess what was leaking? The old carrier gasket. Not worth saving $10.
>
>
> Paul L Fisher
>
> 1999 Ford Taurus SHO TR 68K - Kirk'ed 2/29/04.
>

>
> I did the carrier gasket partly because I wanted to do the rod bearings
and
> it appears that the oil pan and gaskets are easier and more trouble free
if
> I replace the carrier gasket.
> Thanks,
> David
> 94ATX&91

>
> > I'm a little puzzled as to the recommendation of some to replace the
> carrier
> > gasket.  Its not a wear item, and if its not leaking, leave it alone.
The
> > seal will come out easily whether the carrier is on or off the engine.
> > Don't ask for trouble.
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > > I am replacing my clutch.  The clutch itself was not to bad, but the
> > throwout
> > > bearing was toast.  While I am in there I chose to do the rear main
seal
> > and
> > > carrier gasket.  I also decided to do the rod bearings as preventive
> > > maintenance. I assume that I have to remove the main bearing support
> > bracket
> > > to get access to the rod caps.  Is this correct? Also I was
questioning
> > > whether or not I have to have the flywheel resurfaced.  It has some
> spots
> > on
> > > it(not pits) but is very smooth.  Will resurface be of any advantage?
> > > Thanks
> > > David  94ATX&91