Re: Rear main seal
 

I saw the link with the 2 lip seal. Thanks. It says it supersedes the
one lip seal so it is likely the more modern one. Another link I found
also says it is the same 2 lipped seal for the 4.0 engine now....

I am not sure that would be a good thing though because the modern
engines seem to leak worse or earlier than the older engines. This gent
has an 89.

I think I would buy both and use the same as what comes out unless it
looks like a replacement also.

Mike

billy ray wrote:
>
> I have that store set to store 'my vehicle' info and it switched the part to
> the appropriate part to the vehicle I had saved ('96 XJ 4 liter)
>
> Technology is my friend...
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4527C034.584B019D@sympatico.ca...
> > Ok, billy ray sent me a link to the part at that store.
> >
> > That part that he linked to is 'not' for your engine. It is for a 4.0
> > engine. You have a 4.2 engine.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> >>
> >> That store won't allow anyone except americans to look at their stuff.
> >>
> >> Hopefully someone else on the group has experience with the other type
> >> of seal.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >> Ollie wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Thanks for your response
> >> >
> >> > Notsure if this link works but they are selling 1 with a 1 lip design
> >> > and a
> >> > double lip design...
> >> >
> >> > Not buying from this store but its just an example
> >> >
> >> > See
> >> > http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...+Main+Seal+Set
> >> >
> >> > And no, its not the valve cover :-(
> >> >
> >> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> >> > news:452658BF.24539CB3@sympatico.ca...
> >> > > You should run your engine then take a clean rag and wipe the rear of
> >> > > the head below the valve cover to see if the leak is coming from
> >> > > there.
> >> > > They leak there lots and it imitates a blown rear main seal.
> >> > >
> >> > > I have never heard of different seals for that engine if it is the
> >> > > seal
> >> > > gone. They are two piece seals that can be put in by removing the
> >> > > oil
> >> > > pan. No need to remove the whole engine or tranny.
> >> > >
> >> > > If they have 2 seals on the shelf they think fit, I would buy both
> >> > > and
> >> > > just return the wrong one. If they grumble about the return, go to a
> >> > > real parts store or even the dealer and just get the proper one to
> >> > > start.
> >> > >
> >> > > Mike
> >> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >> > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >> > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >> > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >> > >
> >> > > JohanB wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Hey...........
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Looking for some advice
> >> > >>
> >> > >> My rear main seal started leaking and I noticed they sell 2 types
> >> > >>
> >> > >> A 1 lip or 2 lip seal.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Can I use both or do I have to install a 1 lip if it has a 1 lip
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Are 2 lip seals better ????
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Any experience ???
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Any advice welcome
> >> > >>
> >> > >> 88 YJ 4.2L auto
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Ollie

Re: Rear main seal
 

I saw the link with the 2 lip seal. Thanks. It says it supersedes the
one lip seal so it is likely the more modern one. Another link I found
also says it is the same 2 lipped seal for the 4.0 engine now....

I am not sure that would be a good thing though because the modern
engines seem to leak worse or earlier than the older engines. This gent
has an 89.

I think I would buy both and use the same as what comes out unless it
looks like a replacement also.

Mike

billy ray wrote:
>
> I have that store set to store 'my vehicle' info and it switched the part to
> the appropriate part to the vehicle I had saved ('96 XJ 4 liter)
>
> Technology is my friend...
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4527C034.584B019D@sympatico.ca...
> > Ok, billy ray sent me a link to the part at that store.
> >
> > That part that he linked to is 'not' for your engine. It is for a 4.0
> > engine. You have a 4.2 engine.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> >>
> >> That store won't allow anyone except americans to look at their stuff.
> >>
> >> Hopefully someone else on the group has experience with the other type
> >> of seal.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >> Ollie wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Thanks for your response
> >> >
> >> > Notsure if this link works but they are selling 1 with a 1 lip design
> >> > and a
> >> > double lip design...
> >> >
> >> > Not buying from this store but its just an example
> >> >
> >> > See
> >> > http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...+Main+Seal+Set
> >> >
> >> > And no, its not the valve cover :-(
> >> >
> >> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> >> > news:452658BF.24539CB3@sympatico.ca...
> >> > > You should run your engine then take a clean rag and wipe the rear of
> >> > > the head below the valve cover to see if the leak is coming from
> >> > > there.
> >> > > They leak there lots and it imitates a blown rear main seal.
> >> > >
> >> > > I have never heard of different seals for that engine if it is the
> >> > > seal
> >> > > gone. They are two piece seals that can be put in by removing the
> >> > > oil
> >> > > pan. No need to remove the whole engine or tranny.
> >> > >
> >> > > If they have 2 seals on the shelf they think fit, I would buy both
> >> > > and
> >> > > just return the wrong one. If they grumble about the return, go to a
> >> > > real parts store or even the dealer and just get the proper one to
> >> > > start.
> >> > >
> >> > > Mike
> >> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >> > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >> > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >> > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >> > >
> >> > > JohanB wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Hey...........
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Looking for some advice
> >> > >>
> >> > >> My rear main seal started leaking and I noticed they sell 2 types
> >> > >>
> >> > >> A 1 lip or 2 lip seal.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Can I use both or do I have to install a 1 lip if it has a 1 lip
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Are 2 lip seals better ????
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Any experience ???
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Any advice welcome
> >> > >>
> >> > >> 88 YJ 4.2L auto
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Ollie

Re: Rear main seal
 

Looks like this: http://www.neow.org/images/rms/rear_main.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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Ollie wrote:
>
> Thanks for your response
>
> Notsure if this link works but they are selling 1 with a 1 lip design and a
> double lip design...
>
> Not buying from this store but its just an example
>
> See
> http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...+Main+Seal+Set
>
> And no, its not the valve cover :-(

Re: Rear main seal
 

Looks like this: http://www.neow.org/images/rms/rear_main.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Ollie wrote:
>
> Thanks for your response
>
> Notsure if this link works but they are selling 1 with a 1 lip design and a
> double lip design...
>
> Not buying from this store but its just an example
>
> See
> http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...+Main+Seal+Set
>
> And no, its not the valve cover :-(

Re: Rear main seal
 

Looks like this: http://www.neow.org/images/rms/rear_main.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Ollie wrote:
>
> Thanks for your response
>
> Notsure if this link works but they are selling 1 with a 1 lip design and a
> double lip design...
>
> Not buying from this store but its just an example
>
> See
> http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...+Main+Seal+Set
>
> And no, its not the valve cover :-(

Re: Rear main seal
 

I have an '88 YJ, 4.2L/manual. I've been through this debacle 6 times
now. Autozone kept giving me the double lip seal, until I pulled the
original seal out of the trash can, brought it to them, and figured out
it's a single. To me they look identical, but I've only had success
with the single lip. It's fel-pro part BS13879. Double lip seal is
kind of a reddish/tannish color. Single lip is black. Yeah. I've done
this a few times before. And make sure you don't shred the upper half
of the seal putting it in, that's the other thing I had problems with.
Bottom of my engine is now dry with the single lip. Good luck.

Re: Rear main seal
 

I have an '88 YJ, 4.2L/manual. I've been through this debacle 6 times
now. Autozone kept giving me the double lip seal, until I pulled the
original seal out of the trash can, brought it to them, and figured out
it's a single. To me they look identical, but I've only had success
with the single lip. It's fel-pro part BS13879. Double lip seal is
kind of a reddish/tannish color. Single lip is black. Yeah. I've done
this a few times before. And make sure you don't shred the upper half
of the seal putting it in, that's the other thing I had problems with.
Bottom of my engine is now dry with the single lip. Good luck.

Re: Rear main seal
 

I have an '88 YJ, 4.2L/manual. I've been through this debacle 6 times
now. Autozone kept giving me the double lip seal, until I pulled the
original seal out of the trash can, brought it to them, and figured out
it's a single. To me they look identical, but I've only had success
with the single lip. It's fel-pro part BS13879. Double lip seal is
kind of a reddish/tannish color. Single lip is black. Yeah. I've done
this a few times before. And make sure you don't shred the upper half
of the seal putting it in, that's the other thing I had problems with.
Bottom of my engine is now dry with the single lip. Good luck.

Re: Rear main seal
 

Just the name "double lip", bring up visions of those Mickey Mouse
wiper blades ricers like to buy.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Micah wrote:
>
> I have an '88 YJ, 4.2L/manual. I've been through this debacle 6 times
> now. Autozone kept giving me the double lip seal, until I pulled the
> original seal out of the trash can, brought it to them, and figured out
> it's a single. To me they look identical, but I've only had success
> with the single lip. It's fel-pro part BS13879. Double lip seal is
> kind of a reddish/tannish color. Single lip is black. Yeah. I've done
> this a few times before. And make sure you don't shred the upper half
> of the seal putting it in, that's the other thing I had problems with.
> Bottom of my engine is now dry with the single lip. Good luck.

Re: Rear main seal
 

Just the name "double lip", bring up visions of those Mickey Mouse
wiper blades ricers like to buy.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Micah wrote:
>
> I have an '88 YJ, 4.2L/manual. I've been through this debacle 6 times
> now. Autozone kept giving me the double lip seal, until I pulled the
> original seal out of the trash can, brought it to them, and figured out
> it's a single. To me they look identical, but I've only had success
> with the single lip. It's fel-pro part BS13879. Double lip seal is
> kind of a reddish/tannish color. Single lip is black. Yeah. I've done
> this a few times before. And make sure you don't shred the upper half
> of the seal putting it in, that's the other thing I had problems with.
> Bottom of my engine is now dry with the single lip. Good luck.