Seals and Other Gaskets There are various seals and gaskets throughout the transmission system. This might include the rear main engine seal and the front input seal. The rubber may deteriorate or something could come out of alignment and cause a transmission fluid leak.
Q. Why does my rear main seal keep leaking?
If your vehicle has worn main bearings, the rear main seal can actually leak because the crankshaft is able to move excessively inside the bearings which will stretch and move the rear main seal while the engine is running allowing oil to leak past the seal.
Table of Contents
- Q. Why does my rear main seal keep leaking?
- Q. Where does a rear main seal leak from?
- Q. How long does it take to fix a rear main seal leak?
- Q. Can you still drive with a small oil leak?
- Q. How much does it cost to fix a timing cover leak?
- Q. Is a small oil leak dangerous?
- Q. How expensive is it to fix an oil leak?
Q. Where does a rear main seal leak from?
A rear main seal leak will cause oil to drip from the bottom of the bellhousing at the front of the transmission. If you have drips coming from in front of the bellhousing, locate those leaks, stop them and clean the engine. After a few hundred miles you can check again for leaks to see if you still have any.
Q. How long does it take to fix a rear main seal leak?
However, the process to get to the rear main seal to replace it often requires removal of the entire engine and transmission from the vehicle, a job that can only be done by very skilled mechanics and even then can take 6-10 hours!
Q. Can you still drive with a small oil leak?
Driving with an oil leak is potentially dangerous because it is a fire hazard. If the leak is not attended to in a timely manner, the engine can wear down prematurely causing larger problems.
Q. How much does it cost to fix a timing cover leak?
How much does it cost to fix a timing cover leak? Depending on the type of vehicle you have, the engine that is in it and the location of the oil leak, repair costs can range from as little as $150 to as much as $1200.
Q. Is a small oil leak dangerous?
Left unaddressed, a small oil leak can grow into a larger, much more expensive repair. Plus, if the leak worsens while a vehicle is in operation, it can cause the engine to seize. This can create a dangerous and hazardous situation for passengers in your vehicle and other motorists on the road.
Q. How expensive is it to fix an oil leak?
Oil leak repairs are serious business, and to get that repair done, you will pay anywhere from $90 to $140. The labor will cost between $80 and $110, while parts should run you between $10 and $30.