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Good morning SS!!!!
I have determined that the rear main is leaking on my 1009 and needs to be replaced (it is not the breather or leaking from the top end and and leaking down nor trans fluid). I tried calling several shops and they all had to "get back to me" because the vehicle is so old and "off the books". Those that did get back gave me prices anywhere from $815 to get this, $3500 from a local Chevy STEALERship (Bill Jacobs Chevrolet in Plainfield - don't wanna get started again on that one)!!!
I've done research here on SS and I have read the TM and FAQ article and it seems that everyone has input but has anyone done this job before? I am a "Shade Tree" mechanic with average skills and all the necessary tools and would be attempting this on my back on a creeper and will NOT have the luxury of a lift.
I have done seals/bearings on older small blocks in the past and it always seems like when you touch one thing on the low end things seem to have a domino effect like if you loosen one cap a rattle starts, if you loosen all the caps to make the job easier further leaks and rattles develop.
Can anyone that has done this job give me some insight as to what I may be getting into? This is not my daily driver and have no problem doing this over the course of several days. Funny how such a cheap part can be such an expensive labor intense PITA!!!
Thanks in advance,
I have determined that the rear main is leaking on my 1009 and needs to be replaced (it is not the breather or leaking from the top end and and leaking down nor trans fluid). I tried calling several shops and they all had to "get back to me" because the vehicle is so old and "off the books". Those that did get back gave me prices anywhere from $815 to get this, $3500 from a local Chevy STEALERship (Bill Jacobs Chevrolet in Plainfield - don't wanna get started again on that one)!!!
I've done research here on SS and I have read the TM and FAQ article and it seems that everyone has input but has anyone done this job before? I am a "Shade Tree" mechanic with average skills and all the necessary tools and would be attempting this on my back on a creeper and will NOT have the luxury of a lift.
I have done seals/bearings on older small blocks in the past and it always seems like when you touch one thing on the low end things seem to have a domino effect like if you loosen one cap a rattle starts, if you loosen all the caps to make the job easier further leaks and rattles develop.
Can anyone that has done this job give me some insight as to what I may be getting into? This is not my daily driver and have no problem doing this over the course of several days. Funny how such a cheap part can be such an expensive labor intense PITA!!!
Thanks in advance,