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Re: Hemi rear main seal replacement [Re: 73cuda340] #2685254
08/07/19 09:49 AM
08/07/19 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 73cuda340
Are there any ideas as to what would cause the leak only to happen while the motor is being reved? If the seal was damaged and or installed incorrectly, shouldn't it leak at all times? Is it possible that it's a crankcase pressure issue that is building up pressure during higher rpm's?


Leaking head gasket might do it - might as well check & compare cylinder compression

Re: Hemi rear main seal replacement [Re: Charger727] #2686322
08/10/19 06:27 PM
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Is the retainer a stock one or is it a CNC aftermarket? If its a CNC one check that it doesn't hit the main cap as in photo. May need to add clearance there.

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Re: Hemi rear main seal replacement [Re: Greentween] #2686329
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I had had to redo same on my 440. My suggestion is to install retainer without side seals. Retainer channel in the block must be cleaned of any oil residue. Without side seals lets the retainer find its neutral position in relation to the seal so in other words the seal is aligning the retainer front to back position. Then Fill the side seals with RTV. But you may say "how to do that with engine in car and clutch in place. Use a 10ml Syringe with a small gauge luer lock blunt needle or a meat marinade injector needle. Don't use the big marinade syringe, keep with the 5ml or 10ml size one. You can get these items from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2TXW1C/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A1IYIADSPFVZEE&psc=1

My picture in prior post you can see the gray RTV filling the gap between block and retainer.

Also, I used lock-tight 518 on the 2 ends of the main seal and put it at 12 and 6 oclock.

Re: Hemi rear main seal replacement [Re: Greentween] #2686977
08/12/19 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Greentween
I had had to redo same on my 440. My suggestion is to install retainer without side seals. Retainer channel in the block must be cleaned of any oil residue. Without side seals lets the retainer find its neutral position in relation to the seal so in other words the seal is aligning the retainer front to back position. Then Fill the side seals with RTV. But you may say "how to do that with engine in car and clutch in place. Use a 10ml Syringe with a small gauge luer lock blunt needle or a meat marinade injector needle. Don't use the big marinade syringe, keep with the 5ml or 10ml size one. You can get these items from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2TXW1C/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A1IYIADSPFVZEE&psc=1

My picture in prior post you can see the gray RTV filling the gap between block and retainer.

Also, I used lock-tight 518 on the 2 ends of the main seal and put it at 12 and 6 oclock.


I believe that it is a cnc aftermarket retainer. The car has a world aluminum block and thats what came with the motor when I bought it. I didn't use any side seals, just rtv in the channels.


1973 Cuda 528 all aluminum Hemi, 4 speed, 3.23 Sure-Grip, (JA5) Silver Frost Metallic 1973 Challenger Rallye 340 1985 W150 Power Ram prospector 1986 Camaro IROC-Z 305 tpi
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