E30 work

[bpmack16]

How hard is it to replace the rear main seal on an e30?

[JMPAuto]

Same thing as replacing the clutch. Most likely a whole day job doing at your garage.

[dashboardmonkey]

even with a lift it could take all day

[Trucidatio]

I just replaced one earlier today.

Its a simple job itself, But actually getting to the seal is god damn ordeal.

[z31maniac]

Yup, and you might as well put a fresh clutch kit in and resurface the flywheel while you have it apart.

Also a great time to redo your shifter bushings/and E36 lever, while you've got it apart.

[bpmack16]

10- thanks. It there a posting on it that anyone can find.

[FredK]

There are a few pictures and instructions in Pelican Parts's clutch replacement writeup:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Clutch_Replace/E36-Clutch_Replace.htm

You must remove the engine flywheel to get to the RMS carrier. The carrier will slip off the crank once the bolts securing it are removed. It will take light prying to remove the carrier.

When you install the new RMS, be sure to install it at a slightly different depth than the old one, otherwise, it'll leak again. A hair deeper is fine.

[Sean]

Yup, and you might as well put a fresh clutch kit in and resurface the flywheel while you have it apart.

Also a great time to redo your shifter bushings/and E36 lever, while you've got it apart.

This man speaks the truth. Worth replacing the flex disc if it's at all worn too. Replace tranny mounts if worn.

[M-technik-3]

The bad thing is they don't always stem the flow of oil on 24V engines. I replaced mine twice and quit after that, it was far easier to put a pig blanket under the car to absorb the leak.