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Possible rear main seal problem

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Old May 30, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Default Possible rear main seal problem

ok guys to start i check the oil and other fluids in my pickup every 1000 miles i just checked it again today and it was down 3 quarts it usually takes a quart in between oil changes and for a while now ive notice fresh fluid at the bell housing im thinkin its the rear main seal i was wanderin if there was anyway of knowin for sure short of rippin the tranny out and all that good stuff thanks for readin
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Manual or Auto trans? Either way there should be an inspection plate at the bottom of the bell housing. Have a look up there and you should be able to find out if the seal is leaking or not.
 
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