Rear main seal

1994 JEEP CHEROKEE
6 CYL • MANUAL
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JWILLE82
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Can a bad rear main seal allow the flywheel to move so the starter doesn't turn it when starting it
Nov 29, 2010 at 11:44 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Nope. If the oil is leaking badly enough, it might cause the clutch to slip but that would have to be one horrendous leak.

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Nov 29, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No-Why don't you try shimming the starter closer to flywheel so it can engage the flywheel-
Nov 29, 2010 at 12:21 PM
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