For example, the rope seal may be used in a timing cover.

For instance, your doing a repair or rebuild and you just want to keep it original.

Because, there is no alternative seal available.

Therefore, as time went by, mechanics and engine rebuilders, slowly came up with alternative seals to make the job easier.Īs a result, the list of alternative seals, has been growing with good success, solving problems, saving time and money.īut, don’t get me wrong, there is still a need, for a variety reasons: Six days later, I get a call saying the rear main seal was the cause of the leak! Apparently folks there is an issue with the Hemi leaking at the rear seal and hopefully you have a competent dealer that understands what a rear seal looks like when it leaks.Because, they usually had the experience doing them once before. I was asked again to return my 300 and pick up another loaner. The following morning I backed up again and sure enough, oil on the ground again! This time it was necessary to contact the service manager, and the general manager, of the incompetent service I was experiencing on my car. I picked up my car for the 2nd time and drove it home (4 weeks later). Replaced PVC valve, (same was replaced 8 months earlier by myself), and also told intake gaskets were leaking and needed replacement. Another loaner car and yes 4 weeks later I'm told she is now fixed.

The following morning on my clean garage floor, another oil spot! Returned back to dealership and showed a picture I took showing the new oil leak. I paid my $100 deductible and drove my car home. LOL not true as I needed an oil filter wrench to remove it and it was coming from the bell housing area. Their diagnosis was a loose oil filter prior to oil change I did before bringing car in. I was given a loaner and 4 weeks, yes 4 weeks later I was told car was fixed. Made a call to the dealership, described the oil leak and was told to bring it in. I had it inspected as required by Chrysler a few years back and was hoping the rear seal would be covered. I was lucky to have the 2008 LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY on my car, as I bought it new. I looked above on all sides of the motor with a bright light and saw nothing coming from above. It was apparent that the rear seal was leaking. Upon inspection while car was on lift, I saw oil dripping between engine and bell-housing. I was on my way to my buddies shop to change the oil so I thought no big deal.

Back in August 2016, I saw a small spot of oil on the garage floor, under where my 300c was parked, while backing out of the garage.

5.9 cummins rear main seal leak signs