I would not. I didn't and am fine at 134,000 miles (I changed the clutch at about 75,000 miles). I have read several stories of botched seal installation jobs that resulted in real leakers. The new springless seals are tricky to install if you have not done them, I have read.Changing my clutch and it has 90K on the motor, should I change the rear main seal?
just to be clear. What engine code is the op talking about. A pd rear main seal is a whole different ball of wax from an alh. The pd requires an expensive special tool. Alh does not.
My PD is leaking (I think, haven't pulled it apart yet). Is the tool a must, or can one be made?Just to be clear. What engine code is the OP talking about. A PD rear main seal is a whole different ball of wax from an ALH. The PD requires an expensive special tool. ALH does not.
Just to be clear. What engine code is the OP talking about. A PD rear main seal is a whole different ball of wax from an ALH. The PD requires an expensive special tool. ALH does not.
not all PD's require the special rear seal... BEW's are the exact same as ALH...BRM's starting in the MKV jetta required the special seal with the CPS and the special tool to install ....as for the OP's original question...if it's not leaking don't touch it!!....my beetle has over 325k miles on the original rear main seal and does not leak a drop! ...also having done dozens of auto to manual swaps I've only replaced a few rear mains and that was only if they were dripping oil....weeping is totally normal, don't touch it!Just to be clear. What engine code is the OP talking about. A PD rear main seal is a whole different ball of wax from an ALH. The PD requires an expensive special tool. ALH does not.