Hello!

So, no crap, how difficult is it really to change rear main oil seal??

Only just serviced my 855 2.5 litre ten valve, including auto transmission fluid, and I'm 99.9% sure rear main has sprung a leak.

Add to that this year the evaporator failed - but everyone reckoned that the evaporator is a really difficult job, but no offence, i did it in 7 hours including accumulator (excluding re-gass) and first time i've done it.

But the prospect of removing the gearbox...............now theres a thought!!

Took auto box out of my 740 turbo - not difficult but VERY heavy.

So what about the 850? Easy? or really difficult...............

Parts seem straight forward.........the seal itself and new bolts/nuts for the subframe.

Any comments please!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many thanks,

Kevin

ps - maybe i'll buy a decent car one day!!!!!!!!!!! But hooked on these Volvos..........even bought a 144.........

Might see:

http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=537999

below which is a question about removing and replacing the tranny.

(Doesn't look like a candidate for a do it yourself project.)

I work at a shop so for me, using a hoist, engine support tools and trans jack, it's not too difficult. If I didn't work at a shop, I wouldn't even try it in my garage at home as it'd be a major pain.

I have not personally done the job, but i had the procedure on my 95 850 turbo. The transmission must be dropped to do the job. My dealer did it for about $700. if you have the equipment, go for it. I believe the hard part is getting the transmission back in the car...