Re: Oil Leak

["dmcman82" <srubano@xxxx>]

If it's the main seal then it will require the removal of the 
transmission. Once it's off then you'll be able to remove the rear 
plate seal (P/N 102023) it's installed in. The plate is held by 5 
bolts. After taking it off you can then press out the old main seal 
and press a new one in (P/N 102024). You will also need a new rear 
plate seal gasket (P/N 102022).

Hardest part is getting to the damn thing. Changing it is cake.

Steve

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxx> wrote:
> In the course of its long winter's rest, my D has developed a 
> non-trivial oil leak. This was completely out of the blue--the 
engine 
> didn't leak at all, then one day there were puddles on the floor.
> 
> It appears to be leaking from between the the engine and the 
(automatic) 
> transmission. Do I assume correctly that this is likely the main 
seal? 
> If so, how big a job is it to repair, and what is the easiest 
procedure?
> 
> --Pete Lucas
> VIN #06703