Originally Posted By TRENDZ
Every bigblock rear main seal leak I’ve encountered was one of two things... either no sealant between the block to retainer mating surface (most common),or interference from main cap/ stud causing misaligned retainer.
People are always fed up on this repair. I usually get the “I don’t care what it costs” rant. They have missed simple steps several times before I see it.


It's been a little over 3 years now and the customer and I have been in touch and no leaks. You must not have read the entire thread Trendz.

I still experience some anxiety when I assemble a B/RB , but am extremely happy to report I have not had one oil leak when using the 12 and 6 method in conjunction with enlarging the retainer holes. Thankyou again everyone and Monte RIP. J.Rob


2009 PHR\EMC Competitor
2010 PHR\EMC Competitor
2011 PHR\EMC Competitor
2012 PHR\EMC Competitor
2013 PHR\EMC Competitor
2014 HotRod/EMC Competitor
2015 HotRod/EMC NoShow
2016 HotRod/EMC 3rd place SPEC Bigblock
2018 HotRod/EMC 7th place G3