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how much of a pia is it to replace the rear main seal on the crank while I have the trans out?

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Old 06-11-2007, 02:18 PM
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Default how much of a pia is it to replace the rear main seal on the crank while I have the trans out?

looks like it is *slightly* leaking from the bottom right corner of the seal, but very little...should it be addressed or not?
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it would be easy if the trans is out. are you replacing your clutch?
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i forgot you were installing the new lwfw etc.
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in that case, do the rear main. Cheap & easy.
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what do i need, how much does it cost and what all is involved?
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Default purems has sells the seal and gasket - $110

<ul><li><a href="http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1959">http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1959</a</li></ul>
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Default An Audi dealer sells both for $86.75 ;)

and their shipping is cheaper too!

078 103 171 L - Sealing Flange
078 103 181 C - Gasket<ul><li><a href="http://www.genuineaudiparts.com">http://www.genuineaudiparts.com</a</li></ul>
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