m50 rear main seal

[Hypr5]

Hey guys,

I'm replacing the rear main seal on the good ol' m50.
Is it really necessary to use new flywheel and driveplate bolts??

Thanks for any opinions / suggestions / experiences in advance

[Kobe Diesel]

It can't hurt
Are you just doing the seal, or doing clutch, etc.?

[Hypr5]

Trans was getting replaced, so while its out I figured the seal is a good idea.

But yeah - I was thinking new bolts seems a little over-the-top. I don't see why they'd have to be replaced, it's not like they are lock nuts or anything.

[Dave M]

If this is an auto I'm out of my league (do they have a pilot bearing? I don't think so). If its a stick, change the pilot bearing. Otherwise, the only other thing you haven't mentioned is the gasket for the rear seal housing.

For my manual, I did use new flywheel bolts (they have a locking compound on em) and pressure plate to flywheel bolts. Cheap insurance.

If its an auto, keep asking as someone will give you the news,

Dave M

[Hypr5]

Thanks for the advice, yep ... it's an auto.

[wingman]

New bolts are cheap enough. The old ones may be fine but for peace of mind you might as well.