 97 Camry main seal like - other fixables?
"Srimanth" <srimanth@> wrote in message
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> Hello,
> I have a 97 camry with 112K miles on it. Ive had oil marks on driveway
> and after showing to the Toyota dealer he tells me the main seal
> between engine and transmission is leaking and needs replacement - a
> $720 job fixing it.
>
> Is this problem something which can do big damage if not taken care of?
>
> Also, I am close to my 120K servicing and was wondering if there was
> any other repairs I could make (timing belts, other seals, bearings,
> etc.) when this is done. I would like to save on the costs and fix
> other parts which might need replacement in the future when this job is
> done. I would like to go to the dealer and show him a list of things to
> repair when this job is done.
>
> Any toyota experts out there please advice - it will be most
> appreciated.
> Thanks.
If the car is automatic transmission, the leaking rearmain seal is only
nuisance value, provided its not 1/2 cup per night on the ground,..a few
drips, just check the engine oil level regularly. If its manual trans, its
possible the oil can foul the clutch-plate,..look for "clutch-shudder" in
this case.
To spend $700 odd dollars, the leak would have to be a real problem before
I'd have it done.
Jason | 
