[Shotimes] Rod bearing question

[Mike]

Well, some more experiences like this and I may change my opinion of "don't
change the carier gasket".   But its a simple paper gasket, and there is no
reason for it to ever leak until disturbed.  Most puzzling.......
Mike


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
To: "'SHOTIMES'" <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Rod bearing question


> 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?
> .
> .
>
>
>
> > 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
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