About ready to install rebuilt engine into 64 BJ8 phase II restoration. I was not going to install the rear main seal kit but am having second thoughts before continuing. I have read through most most of the prior posts on the installation and have have a little concern about the risk and the ultimate reward.
SO is the seal really necessary? I have been told that if the car is never parked on a steep slope that should not have a problem and under normal driving conditions also no issues. Is this folk lore or is there some truth to this? The factory never install a seal so what keeps oil from not leaking with no added seal? Once completed the car will get very little use. It will not be a daily driver. So if seal is not installed what can we expect going forward - a clutch disk soaked in oil? If so after how long?
Opinions as I really do not want to do this unless there is a significant advantage.
Thanks
jjs64bj8
SO is the seal really necessary? I have been told that if the car is never parked on a steep slope that should not have a problem and under normal driving conditions also no issues. Is this folk lore or is there some truth to this? The factory never install a seal so what keeps oil from not leaking with no added seal? Once completed the car will get very little use. It will not be a daily driver. So if seal is not installed what can we expect going forward - a clutch disk soaked in oil? If so after how long?
Opinions as I really do not want to do this unless there is a significant advantage.
Thanks
jjs64bj8