Rear main seal 8mm or 12mm?

Empire087 · 04-24-2021, 08:45 PM

So ive been getting conflicting information about rear main seals. Is it ok to use the 8mm on an 09 and older? I have heard these dont require the extra sealant in order to work.

stewbets · 04-25-2021, 12:37 AM

I went with the 11117587168 8mm on my '08 6MT last year. Working just fine for me.

Empire087 · 04-25-2021, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stewbets

I went with the 11117587168 8mm on my '08 6MT last year. Working just fine for me.

Did you do the sealant? Also what did you do just set it flush?

stewbets · 04-25-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Empire087

Did you do the sealant? Also what did you do just set it flush?

I used Permatex Ultra Grey and just pushed it in till it was flush.

Empire087 · 04-25-2021, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stewbets

I used Permatex Ultra Grey and just pushed it in till it was flush.

Awesome, and thanks for the reply!! Ill have my local shop order one up.

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