Oil Pan Seal, Subframe Bushings, Rear Main Seal...

[David Thoresen]

Well got the subframe off today.... wasn't even half as tough as I had 
anticipated, at least now I can change the oil pan seal (Sadly the oil 
in the car was <200 miles) Glad I used Rotella T!

Anywho, the 5mm bolts look like fun to remove, I found the recess in 
the flywheel to get to the 2 thats hiding in there, but my 5mm alan 
wrench was tooo short :(  So off to Sears tomorrow unless tool town is 
open...

That rear main seal sure is leaking quite a bit of oil :9(  Needs to 
get replaced asap, should I do it with while I have the subframe off 
anyways?  I am feeling I might get in over my head since I have never 
done tranny work on a car before...  But I do have a little patience 
and the rear main seal for the car hiding somewhere... :o)   So I guess 
the next thing is... what else should I be prepared to replace for 
while the tranny is out??

Thanks Again Everyone for your helpful tips and support!  As I said in 
the last post if anyone wants to help make fun of my inexperience 
and/or help turn some wrenches or even offer moral support in exchange 
for a couple beers, come on over!

David

90q20v 202233 Miles!