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Expert: - 5/20/2008


Question
How big of a job is it to replace the rear seal in a 194 six in  a 1949 Pontiac?

Answer
Removing the oil pan is a major pain in the you know where. The recommended procedure is to remove the water pump, cylinder head, and drop the steering linkage. Then loosen the front motor mount and jack the engine up and place a 2 1/2 inch block under the engine. If you do not remove the cylinder head it will hit the fire wall. Remove the flywheel cover. Then unbolt the pan and snake it out. Some times you will have to remove one or both of the engine splash pans beside the engine. Then drop the rear main and replace the seal. It is a lot of work on your back unless you have a lift.
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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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