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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 8:39 AM
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Can you install news seals (oil) front and rear with out pulling the engine .
1999 Chevy Silverado Z-71 4x4 any advice would be apprec. Thans
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Yes,but if you have both seals leaking I would do some investigating for excessive pressure in the crankcase. PCV system?? Hows the comprerssion?
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Oil oressure 50 lb cold after warm up 40lb at idle 43 approx at 60 mph 147500 miles on motor running 20/50 pensoil
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 1:20 PM
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What old wrench is asking is there excessive crankcase (air/blowby) pressure in the crank case? You should go ahead and at least inspect the pcv valve with it removed, and engine running you should feel it sucking.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 1:33 PM
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I see what you mean Thanks will do
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 5:31 AM
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I found the pcv valve and disconnected it from engine and put my finger over it and it had lots of suction
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