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Can I change the front main seal without pulling the oil pan? I have the motor out.
It could be, but you need to do some close inspecting to see exactly where the oil is leaking. It could be coming from one of the lowest water pump bolts if someone didn't put sealer on them when replacing the water pump.This must be where I have a bad leak...
Doesn't that front cover or something like that have to come off... under the IP gear housing?It really isn't that hard. Use a 90 degree pick to pull it out, hammer a new one in carefully with a socket.
Since I got her new in 1988 I've replaced the water pump maybe three times, twice for sure. Never had any type of 'leakage' issues. 233,000 miles on her now.It could be, but you need to do some close inspecting to see exactly where the oil is leaking. It could be coming from one of the lowest water pump bolts if someone didn't put sealer on them when replacing the water pump.
Not required at all. Ford actually made a special tool for pulling and pressing the seal in without removing the front cover, but I've found it easy enough to press one in with a socket, just don't go hitting it too hard, you can break the pan seal at the bottom.Doesn't that front cover or something like that have to come off... under the IP gear housing?