1996 Dodge Ram replacing oilpan gasket

1996 DODGE RAM
120,000 MILES • V12 • 4WD • MANUAL
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KIMBELLC
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Someone ttold me I need to replace the rear main seal when replacing the oil pan gasket on my V10. Why is this?
Sep 18, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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[quote:c4fb5fae27="KimbellC"]Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Dodge Ram V12 Four Wheel Drive Manual 120000 miles

Someone ttold me I need to replace the rear main seal when replacing the oil pan gasket on my V10. Why is this?[/quote:c4fb5fae27]

Because the seal is in 2 parts & just the bottom 1/2 goes into the pan.
Sep 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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The V10 has a one piece seal held in a retainer no need to replace when doing oilpan
Sep 18, 2009 at 2:37 PM
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