Had a little time to tinker today and got the trans off the engine...clearly, from this picture the rear main seal is leaking badly. It's covered in oil..sorry, not a great pic

I believe this is the second RMS, it's says "National" on it, which I'm assuming is not a honda oem...and likely a cheapo. I also believe the last person to replace this seal did not seat it correctly - one side is flush with the housing, and the other side is sunk down under the housing ridge by about 1mm - not much, but noticeable with the eye.

my question is, is there a specific depth for this rms? The hanyes says to measure the depth of the one I am taking out - which does me no good here. Any pointers, tips or info on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
92 accord 5sp, 200+k



sorry for the big pic

 

The seal should sit flush with the block,nothing more.

 

When you take the old one out you will see that there is a lip on the block side of the cover. The new seal should be pressed/driven in to this machined surface and sit flush on that lip. The seal will set approx. 0.5mm - 0.8mm into the cover/housing. Just make sure that the clearance should be equal all the way around.

 

Thanks guys.

ot, Ghostaccord, I checked out your project page - very nice work and craftsmanship.

 

Your welcome.


and Thank you