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How much for rear main seal and oil pan gasket replacement?

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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 12:47 AM
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Car: 1988 Iroc & 2002 WS6
Engine: 5.7 in both
Transmission: manual in both
How much for rear main seal and oil pan gasket replacement?

Not sure which one is leaking, but it's going in Monday for both and I kinda want to have an idea of how much it's gonna run.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 12:52 AM
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Car: Z28
Engine: Sb2.2 406
Transmission: Jerico 4 speed
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.60
Wont be too much.

I'd suggest a one piece oil pan gasket.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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one piece crank seal and oil pan gasket would require dropping the oil pan and the trans. figure 3-4 hours plus parts. i tihnk i'd be double checking to see where the leak is, oil pan and crank seal are about the last two places i'd look. for an exact quote call soem shops in your area and ask.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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Car: 1989 C4
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
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I'd take a quick peek at the back of the engine at the oil sender. If it's wet buy your $23 part and fix it yourself.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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For both the seals its gonna be around $60 or so total I bet, and then installation is what is gonna cost you.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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As much as they will rape you on labor costs, go out and buy yourself some jack stands, and put the car up as high as you can, then slide under there and do it yourself. just remember to drain the oil before you take the oil pan off.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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HI Dr. NICK!!!
As much as I'd prefer to save the $$ on the labor, I still wouldn't want to screw up the rear main seal. I've recruited the help of a guy I know locally who is a mechanic and I'd rather pay him for his time and know he isn't ripping me off.
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