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Originally Posted by Othen
Many thanks,
Just looking at the engine bay, I'd say it is unlikely the motor has been out - and I'd say the same about the gearbox. The gearbox looks quite easy to drop down under the car, should that need to happen. It would indeed be sensible to change to a modern seal, and I think to change the clutch plate at the same time. That decision will be up to 'Janet' though (if it was my car I'd do both).
We'll see if the old seal swells up a bit in the next week or so, sometimes these things fix themselves!
Alan
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As maybe has been said, check all sources of possible oil leaks before resorting to rear main seal. Valve cover gasket especially . The holes for the screws on the valve cover are typically mushroomed so need to be re-flattened before fitting a new gasket. Also if there is excess crankcase pressure, that needs to addressed. And check the configuration of the PCV system.
http://www.sw-em.com/pcv_diagrams_an...tm#PCV_Options
Lots of other good info on that website too.
In regard to the RMS, varying opinions of Rubber vs Felt. Have a view of this video particularly in respect of the differences between various rubber seals.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=doiF25...nel=AmazonCars