rear main seal part # change

[shoemakersp]

Thanks to everyone who replied with there BTDT's, advice, and procedures on
my impending clutch swap.  I had totally forgotten about the rear main and
it makes perfect sense to do it now.

I found something out when I called the dealer that may spark some
discussion.  I was informed that the seal has been discontinued and been
given a replacement.  The replacement is listed as a flange and retails for
$104.  I did find the old seal available for a more expected price
elsewhere, but it definitely gave me a moment of pause.  Just opening up the
discussion on the change and need for the new part.  I figure that the rear
main is most likely the same for all I-5's so it should affect alot of us.
This is all assuming that I was told the right thing, but I have faith in my
parts department and I doubt that he is wrong about the change.


for info from the previous thread REF SUBJ:87 5K TQ wagon clutch swap

-Sean Shoemaker

87 5000CS Wagon
84 Coupe GT (WE)
01 Dodge Dakota Club FS