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Old 01-21-2018, 09:48 AM   #8
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Re: 6.0 install

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Originally Posted by MidLifer View Post
- One thing I learned after going through 3 rear main seals thinking that I wasn't putting them on correctly is you have to put thread sealer on the flexplate bolts or they will p*ss oil. Probably should have known that but with my old manual trans, the flywheel bolts did not leak. BTW if you plan to refresh the rear main, buy one of the alignment tools to get the new one right. Sac City Corvette has a good one that isn't too expensive.

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Would you recommend just buying the plate with the seal already installed? That's what I plan to do before I install my 6.0l
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