Avoid this pitfall with your C5/C6 Corvette
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Lyle is back with another video from C&S Corvettes. Avoid continued leaks when replacing your c5 or C6 Corvette's rear main crank shaft seal. You should also replace....
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Lyle, this is one of your best how to videos I've seen. Corvette owners for the most part, aren't rich with 3 vacation homes and a million-dollar bank account. Thanks!!
Gun owners, for the most part, don't own a Belgium Browning. haha, I love em both too. If you have a good dog you would be three for three !
Lyle, being a Corvette enthusiast since I was in grade school being able to help work on my uncles 69 stingray your channel is probably one of the most informative , interesting, and down to earth channels on RUclips!! Keep up the good work! I wish your shop was in central WISCONSIN!!!
@@suematthiae219 Thank you! :) Lyle
My stock 2003 C5 automatic is starting to leak a lot from the back of the engine. It has just over 150,000 miles. While sitting at a light, the oil drips on the exhaust and that smell is pulled into the HVAC intake vent. Very annoying. Your video clearly explains what is probably going on with my C5.
Great video
Awesome! Thank you
Thanks lyle,
You say "in some" is there a particular year or model that this is more prevalent on?
I’d feel so much better about driving my C5 if you guys were in Virginia. 😂
Same here in Michigan, but Lyle's videos have saved me literally thousands of dollars
That was a great, and very informative video. I am looking at purchasing a C-5 in the near future, and this will come in extremely handy. Thanks for putting out the content, and keep it coming.
I don’t even have my c6 yet and you already convinced me to buy a rear main seal plate 😮
Excellent explanation of a design flaw, with a cost effective solution.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Take care
Don't forget the barbell in the back too.
Another great video that helps save money and aggravation. Superb kit that is a necessity. Lyle is the best Corvette resource on YT.
Absolutely great content. Safe to assume same issue with 5th Gen Camaro SS LS3/6M? Is there any means of telling which units are more likely to have the problem (years, range of VINs), or just wait for a leak to crop up?
I’m order that after I repair my torque tube soon
Awesome info. When I finally get back there I'll be ordering this for sure. Thanks!
Omg
Please move to South Carolina!!!!!
We NEED you around here!!!
didn’t know about this but learning about my corvettes potential problems is why i watch this channel!
Great video, I ordered mine. Received it with scratches all over the mating surface from shipping I presume. I’m trying to smooth them out with 2000 grit and polish, hope it doesn’t leak. A single piece of cardboard between the gasket and flange in the shipping package could prevent this!
God bless you lyle David Webster
Just ordered the rear main seal plate from your website. I’m in California. Wish you were so much closer!
Great to see you back. One of the best vids I’ve seen as a preventative measure. Thanks Lyle!
I do not have a C5/6 at the moment but will probably order this knowing that I will again. Haha, great video!
Great video Thank you from Montreal Canada
Outstanding info! I was just under my 2007 z06 and saw wet on the front of the transmission so I’m getting it to shop for closer inspection. Of course Track Day is rapidly approaching! I’ll be mentioning your product to my guy, thanks!
Thank you for the great information always good videos
Thanks for the good advice, Lyle. I did the harmonic balancer last weekend and replaced the front seal while there. Not as bad as I expected with a lift and a little help. Appreciate your channel.
your channel is a gold mine, TY!!
Lyle, you are a national treasure. Thank you so much for being here for us Corvette owners. I always look forward to your videos. They are amazing!!!
Great video I have learned more from your videos on Newer Corvettes from you than anyone thanks
Great info Lyle! Just sold my 94 C4 and bought a 13 GS. Now I have to get a new memory bank of issues to watch for.
Just got my kit from you, gonna throw it on when I get the clutch replaced here in the next couple weeks on my 2002 Z06.. Thanks Lyle!
Always love the videos you do!! Especially LS engine stuff.
Another excellent video I had no Idea. Thank you for doing these I look forward to each and every video you post.
I don't even own a C5 or C6 Corvette but think I'll sleep better tonight knowing this in case I ever do buy one! Great information and what a great price to avoid all that extra work if you aren't up to speed on this. Thanks for sharing and saving a lot of headaches.
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Holy smokes! I ran across this video by accident but I’m glad I did. I took my C6 in for a diagnosis last week and the mechanic said it was my rear main seal. If I had the same leak after $3700 to replace the seal and it was the plate all along?? I would look for the nearest bridge and jump! Brother, I think you just made my day, my month and my year!!
Glad the Friday podcast is back!
I got a 200,000 mi 04 C5 that had a grinding clutch. It's not even worn out. It's been replaced before apparently because it has the upgraded rear main seal plate. Wish I could send you photos. Your channel is awesome man bravo
It appears that there is a way to tell the difference between the old and new rear main plates from the outside. If you look at the new plate, two of the mounting holes on the right side are milled out into a V pattern. Those same holes in the old plate just have circular counterbores. With this in mind, you can determine whether you have the old or new plate without removing it from the engine.
This info just helped me a lot, my 2013 has the updated plate already installed... Great catch!!!
This comment should be pinned. 👍
Love these videos ! And Lyle has answered my question very quickly and professionally ! These guys are the best
Man good to know Im sure I will be replacing the clutch eventually, this is really good to know!
Thanks Allen! ( Welcome back)
another great video
Love all your content sir! But us up in Canada can't get some of these things! Or can we ?
That device for the throttle / gas pedal was cool also, but that company only delivers to U.S.A.
What to do?
I can sell it and ship it to you. Just send along your mailing address so That I can get shipping cost for you. Lyle
I JUST had all the HVAC actuators replaced...along, as per your suggestion, with the heater & evaporator cores. When the clutch needs replacement, I will deff get that plate. And I just watched your other video on the C6 FP relay carbonization contact issue. The shop I'm using has had the car for 3 weeks now trying to make it fail. Last Friday, I saw and sent the advisor your video on it. Crossing fingers and toes on this one....
I don't even own a corvette (yet) but this is one my favorite channels on youtube.
Thanks Lyle great info 😊
Just replacing a gasket only to find out that it was more than that would blow my gasket! Great info sir.
Thanks again for your impeccable information, and what a bargain $89.99, I will remember this.
Great video.!
Had no idea, when the time comes I'm totally down thanks again
I’m taking notes! I just purchased a 2008 C6 w/47K miles. I love it!!
Lyle is the man! When i had to do my clutch he told me about this. I had never heard this before but he is soooo right.
This sucks, I just put the car together after resealing the back.
Same here literally hours ago I’m kinda pissed smh
Geez I wish I lived closer. Lyle you are the best.
Thank you, Lyle very informative. I probably wouldn’t have paid any attention to the main seal if you hadn’t mentioned it. Although mine doesn’t leak yet since I have the torque tube out I went ahead and replaced it anyway. Thanks.
Corvette.... the ultimate "while you're in there" car. 🤣
Great tip Lyle, keep up the good work
Great information. Ironically, I have been chasing an oil leak in a GMC Yukon Denali in the oil pan area. Droped pan and replaced gasket...twice.....Changed oil filter three times (Leak appears to be in that area). Finally I thought that maybe the pan itself was warped/cracked? There was an odd bolt and may have cracked the top end as you mentioned, but just going to replace the whole pan with brand new GMC pan. Ill inspect for uneven areas as you mentioned prior to install. Thanks for the information Lyle.
Question about the C5 air check valve I just saw your oil valve video can’t find it so I’m asking here is there a air check valve relocate so every 5 years I don’t have to spend 2,000 to change my air check valve I live in California so I have smog
My is a C5 automatic transmission.
does she needs that ???
Or is only for standard transmission.
Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽!!
All LS engines used this plate, regardless of transmission choice. Lyle :)
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Thanks for replying it .
Lyle, great info again!
Great video. I wish I thought of this a couple of years ago when I pulled the transmission to replace the clutch. The seal was not leaking then… 😞
Lyle I have a 1998 C5. A shop told me I have a fine line crack in my oil pan. But after seeing this, I'm not so sure 🤔
Thanks again Lyle for all the awesome content 👍
I had a 2003 C5 Greenwood Le Manns Coupe. LOVED that car it had 175;000+ Miles and I just got tired of the oil LEAK! Dang wished I would have see this video!!!!
Is there any way you can make a video on how to properly jack up a c6 from multiple locations I’ve read the forum and there seems to be a lot of debate would love you know you opinion on the matter
Will this work for an automatic C6?
Perfect timing! I'm building an LS7 for my C5 Z06 and we had some problems with the rear main plate/seal on my built LS6. Thank you and ordered!
Thanks for the tip Lyle.
THANK YOU 👏👏👏👏👏I’m gonna order asap
As always a great bit of information. I will definitely make note of that!
Just bought one today July 4th 2024.
Great video, and $89 is a steal for all you're getting 😊. Will definitely remember this when it comes time to do any of that service to my C5... 😎
Lyle, what do you use on the bottom of that plate? RTV?
GREAT info! I just bought the kit from you as well. Thanks for linking directly to it! I know at some point I'll have the TT rebuilt on my 06, so this will sit on the shelf till then.
Thanks for the info & all the tips & tricks you let us all know about. When I get into my new place I'll be ordering this for sure, just to have on hand when I need it. Take care.....
Fantastic - knowledge is power (and a better financial outcome!).
Amazing as always! Lucky to have your knowledge thanks
You are the best. Thank you for all your effort and trouble sharing your extensive knowledge base.
Does this go for a 2007 c6 Z06 too?
Thanks for the great, informative video Lyle. The shop that I go to for L-O-F's etc kept telling me I had a very minute leak in the rear seal. Stupid me and my OG ways thinking that it had to do with the rear end and transaxle. I never could find that so-called minute dribble of a leak and the ground sure has heck never showed any leakage under the car. I have a 2000 C5 with the Z51 package 6 spd. after having a 1970, 73, 87 and 95 Corvettes. Since I bought the 70 in 1972 and being used to the old way of transmission setups being with bell housing at the rear of the engine and find that is not true of the C5 and newer Vettes. Doh (Homer Simpson style) and my knowledge is growing. Thanks for all the great videos and how they help the rest of us out.
Thanks Lyle for sharing Your skills, I am most appreciative.
Jezzers, this list of C6 problems gets longer by the day, lol. Anybody make an electric motor drop-in??
If the overflowing Tesla Repair Lot 2 blocks from my shop is any indicator, electric cars are not devoid of issues, either. :) Lyle
how does the torque tube on a c-5 corvette attach to the bell housing of a corvette 427 engine?
I'm not sure what you are asking here. There was no 427 in the C5, so if I said that in the video it was clearly a mistake on my part. Lyle
Excellent tip and absolutely necessary. Also, always get the billet barbell for the oil control. I recommend Sac City's over MM.
Would this kit also be recommended/work on the LS1 in a 2000 pontiac formula? I may be doing the slave cylinder soon.
Yes, it would! :) Lyle
Does this kit come with the bottom 2 bolts?
Thanks Lyle! Great video…love the fact that I now have this knowledge about this! I have a C6…any other tips like this will be awesome.
Man, what an excellent insight. Great video, great information! Thx!!
Another helpful video Lyle - information that can add to the knowledge base to keep these cars operating in good condition for years more
Thanks for this great informative video! This is the reason I Subscribed to this Channel...GREAT REPAIR INFORMATION plus a little humor now and then. Thanks!
Good video 👍 ..but it's look like you guys just ship inside US no outside !!!!
WE do ship outside the US, but we need an address in advance to quote shipping costs and times accurately. email me your address at Lyle@corvettepartscenter.com and I will get you all set up. Lyle
Good information
Love your viditos
How can I get a catalog?
Hmmm i have a 5th gen Camaro im am about to install a new converter i wonder if this applies?
IT it has an LS engine in it, it applies. Lyle
Thank you..
Thank you
Thx for the info!
Tanks for that information. my C5 develop a leak at the end of last year. We found when I did oil change. If it is the remain seal I'll be ordering your kit. And if it is the seal I will get the rebuild kit for the torque tube also seeing how its got to come out, its got 12500 miles on it .
Thanks!