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TJ Rear Main Seal (RMS)

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Coqui:
Greetings Everyone,

Been out of the loop busy attending night school the last several months - hopeful to go wheel with you guys in the near future. Last October is switched to Royal Purple (RP) 10w30 for my TJ....the minor RMS leak grew larger and larger over time. So this past Memorial Day I tackled to project and swapped it out. Now the RMS leak is even worst...go figure. I've check the valve cover and oil filter area with no leaks - it's very apperant oil is seeping from RMS. Refilled with RP high mileage 10w30 oil and WIX oil filter.

I did noticed the RMS cap had two serious scratches on it....not sure if that would cause oil seepage.

Looking for suggestion and or POC information for a mechanic in the area.

Cheers!
David P.

toreadorranger:
So the Rear main seal you just replaced is leaking even worse?

Coqui:
Yes I would say slightly worst.

calvynandhobbs:
They can be finicky when putting back together. I've only had to change one RMS and that was on my CJ7. Mine did the same thing. I got a friend to help the 2nd time just to make sure the pan was aligned correctly. It's just awkward putting everything back in and making sure it aligns correctly.

DirtyJeep92:
Did your new seal come with a new wear sleeve?

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