All great insight!! Thanks!!
Yes. Knowing for certain what the condition would be at the end of a rebuild was the appeal in it.
Since it runs fine otherwise, I am going with the "fix whats wrong, and move on". Save pennies for when it really rains.
Thanks again.
I decided to have someone drop the tranny and fix the seal. Originally, I was told incorrect information--why I didn't think it was as "simple". I greatly appreciate everyones reply.
I have a rear main seal leak in my 99 454. I have lost 1.75 quarts since April (or 1,330 miles).
I have a choice to have someone fix it, or save the money and build a replacement.
My question to everyone here is; which would you do?
I plan on having the truck forever. Pull boats or toys...
I replaced the transmission cooler lines , changed the turn signals , switched out the grill, new starter, and new battery since my last post. Engine overhaul is next on the list.
Thanks Derek.
I have been driving it quite a bit the past 2 days. Each time I park it somewhere, I check for even one drop--nothing.
I would see something if it were in fact a rear seal, correct?
I feel there was a misdiagnosis. The "oil sending unit pigtail" was replaced after a large oil...
If the oil level is topped off and perfect, and the 99 GMC 454 crew dually has been sitting for 3 full days.....Will there be oil on the ground if the rear main seal has even a slow leak?
(parked on level concrete)
Thanks in advance.
I replaced the headlamps and turn signals. Not a fan of the LED unlit look, like I thought I would be. If you have interest in just the signals, we should easily work out a deal. Message me.