"obirer" <obirer@princeton.edu> wrote in message
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> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
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> > "obirer" <obirer@princeton.edu> wrote in message
> > news:d8d971b.0307041029.38176363@posting.google.co m...
> > SNIPPY
> > >
> > > Chilton's suggests to remove the transmission & flywheel before
> > > removing the oil pan...is it not necessary?
> >
> > This depends upon whether it is a split seal or not. I have a manual
> > out in the garage that might say. If it were my vehicle I would go
> > look. ;o)
> >
> It IS a split seal...and it suggests to remove the trans.
>
That's what you have to do then. Your $700 estimate isn't too far out of
line then. Think about replacing the clutch at the same time.

Earle