How much does a rear main seal replacement cost?
Dealer Pricing Fair? (Rear Main Seal Replacement) Hi guys, my wife’s 2005.5 Jetta MKV 2.5L has a leaking rear main (crankshaft) seal and the dealership is quoting nearly $1200 for the repair. I’m not sure I buy their pricing.
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Can a rear main seal be pulled out?
I thought my rear main seal was leaking last year but it turned out to be higher up at the oil pressure sending unit. Sometimes engine rebuilders and transmission shops give better pricing for this job, they are more experienced and equipped to pull the engine out.
Do you let the dealer do the seal replacement?
If you feel like puffing your chest and want to show how manly you are around an automobile, do it yourself If you have other **** in life to worry about and really are not up to getting your cuts and scrapes soaked in coolant and engine oil then let the dealer do it.
How much time to replace rear main seal?
Re: How long does it take to replace a rear main seal. Depending on engine and transmission combination, it ranges between 7.5 and 9 hours book labor time.
What is the cost to replace the rear main seal?
Average Rear Main Seal Repair Cost – To Have A Mechanic Replace Rear Main Seal The average cost to repair a leaky rear main seal, is anywhere from $800 – $1,200 dollars. Some people are getting quotes of up to $2,500 dollars on some vehicles, which is way to expensive for what I was trying to do…
How do you replace a rear main seal?
To replace the rear main seal (this also applies to big blocks), remove the oil pump with pickup and crankshaft rear main bearing cap. Remove the lower half of the seal from the bearing cap. Use a small piece of rigid plastic or wood to push on one end of the upper seal half to get it started around and out.
What should it cost to repair a rear axle seal?
Fixing an axle seal can cost anywhere from $150 to several hundred dollars, depending on the make and model of your car. If you detect a leak it’s better to fix it sooner rather than later, as ruining your transmission is an expensive repair.