1998 Ford Explorer Rear Engine Seal Been Replaced Twice Second Time Garage

1998 FORD EXPLORER
162,000 MILES
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THE REAR ENGINE SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE SECOND TIME GARAGE INSTALLED A SLEEVE W/ SEAL... STILL LEAKING OIL AT ENGINE TRANSMISSION UNION.
SOMETHING I AM MISSING HERE.... GARAGE TOLD ME CRANK IS WORKING SEAL OUT ...RUNS FINE
Jan 5, 2013 at 1:56 AM
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If there is excessive play in the rear main, it can cause the seal to fail.
Jan 5, 2013 at 2:06 AM
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JOETHIRY
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thanks....but what would i be noticing ...engine runs fine,
power, no extra oil use.....oil does not show up in exhaust fumes .(white cloth @ tailpipe).
no vibrations
Jan 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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