Dragtek1
09-14-2008, 08:05 AM
Hello guys,
I just picked up a S13 with a redtop SR20DET a few weeks ago. I've been repairing it ever since. I had to redo the camshaft timing because the cam gears were off by a tooth. The car has a nice clean idle now, but I have the infamous tap - tap - tap noise... so I'm going to have to pull the cams out and bleed the lifters. It came with a blown POS T28 and SSAC manifold.... so luckily my good friend let me borrow his T25 for now until I upgrade.
Anyways, I don't mean to rant, I just have so many problems with this vehicle. Unfortunately, I came across another problem. The car is leaking between the bellhousing and block. It's dripping right off of the lower tranmission bolt. I pulled off the clutch inspection cover and it was very oily on the inside.
Basically, I just wanted to know whether or not I need to remove the rear main seal retainer to do the rear main seal? I've tried searching, but I've got very mixed results. If I have to remove the retainer I might as well remove the whole engine / transmission assembly... cuz from what I understand, both oil pans have to be removed to get the retainer out.
Hopefully someone with experience could help me out!!!! Thanks Yall!!!!
Jim
I just picked up a S13 with a redtop SR20DET a few weeks ago. I've been repairing it ever since. I had to redo the camshaft timing because the cam gears were off by a tooth. The car has a nice clean idle now, but I have the infamous tap - tap - tap noise... so I'm going to have to pull the cams out and bleed the lifters. It came with a blown POS T28 and SSAC manifold.... so luckily my good friend let me borrow his T25 for now until I upgrade.
Anyways, I don't mean to rant, I just have so many problems with this vehicle. Unfortunately, I came across another problem. The car is leaking between the bellhousing and block. It's dripping right off of the lower tranmission bolt. I pulled off the clutch inspection cover and it was very oily on the inside.
Basically, I just wanted to know whether or not I need to remove the rear main seal retainer to do the rear main seal? I've tried searching, but I've got very mixed results. If I have to remove the retainer I might as well remove the whole engine / transmission assembly... cuz from what I understand, both oil pans have to be removed to get the retainer out.
Hopefully someone with experience could help me out!!!! Thanks Yall!!!!
Jim