Rear main seal.

[Sticky65]

Have a VL V8 that needs a rear main seal. I was talking to a mechanic that said he could put a new one in by dropping the transmission, is this possible. Have been told by most that the motor has to come out.

 

[Lacksballs]

Ideally the engine should come out, crank out, to fit the new rope seal (its in 2 halves), it needs to be straighten then soaked in oil for 24hrs prior before been "rolled in" & trimmed. The good motor reconditions have a "plug" that presses the seal in, trimmed to suit, then a small amount of sealant on the ends before refitting the crank & caps. If they are not done properly it will still leak!

if your interested check out this video:

 

[Sticky65]

Thank you for your reply. That's what I thought, he was so positive he could do it, and the price he quoted me was a lot less than the other quotes I have had.