Mechanic in Columbus

marktaylor99 · 11-24-2008, 06:02 PM

I need a rear main seal installed on my wife's 2001 4wd Toyota 4runner. Local shops have quoted me $80+ per hour at 4-6 hours is alot. I thought maybe someone here would like to make some Christmas money. Shoot me an email if you can help out.
Mark

mad_african · 11-24-2008, 06:19 PM

Here's the problem - even with a lift and the proper equipment you still have to remove the bell housing, clutch/torque converter & flywheel to get to the rear main seal. It is quite a job and if a shop can do it within in 4 hours you might want to pay the money to have them do it. I had enough trouble scooting myself around on a creeper installing my auto tranny just to find out that it was bad.... I ended up taking the truck to the tranny guy to pull, rebuild and re-install... (No car Lift = No fun)

marktaylor99 · 11-29-2008, 06:42 AM

I think I've found someone who is going to do it- thanks guys.
Mark

11-24-2008, 06:02 PM	#1
marktaylor99 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 110	Mechanic in Columbus I need a rear main seal installed on my wife's 2001 4wd Toyota 4runner. Local shops have quoted me $80+ per hour at 4-6 hours is alot. I thought maybe someone here would like to make some Christmas money. Shoot me an email if you can help out. Mark

11-24-2008, 06:19 PM	#2
mad_african Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tyrone, GA Posts: 1,060	Here's the problem - even with a lift and the proper equipment you still have to remove the bell housing, clutch/torque converter & flywheel to get to the rear main seal. It is quite a job and if a shop can do it within in 4 hours you might want to pay the money to have them do it. I had enough trouble scooting myself around on a creeper installing my auto tranny just to find out that it was bad.... I ended up taking the truck to the tranny guy to pull, rebuild and re-install... (No car Lift = No fun) __________________ Jack aka MAD AFRICAN 2001 Tacoma dbl cab Pre-runner 1996 FZJ80 Land Cruiser

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11-29-2008, 06:42 AM	#3
marktaylor99 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 110	I think I've found someone who is going to do it- thanks guys. Mark