Mike Romain

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

Mike Romain

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

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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 :-(

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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 :-(

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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 :-(

Micah

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.

Micah

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.

Micah

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.

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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.

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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.