Delta 88 Rear main seal

[Marnav1]

Can this be replaced in car? I was told it's a rope type seal and the upper part is tough to get out without pulling the engine. Will chinese fingers work? It's an 83 with a 307. Thanks.

[inafogg]

yeah it can be done w/engine in you may need to disconnect mounts.the top rope seal can be a bitch but had luck with chin.fingers
BTW are you sure its not leaking from above??

[maxwedge]

Watch the rear of the intake leaking on these, if it is the rear main you must loosen the mains to lower the crank slightly.

[Marnav1]

Okay, thanks for the tips fella's. Hopefully the weather will hold long enough to get it done.