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Re: chev small block, squeal from rear main seal
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 8/12/2002 2 Replies

Definitely look for excess vacuum or pressure in the crankcase. The pressure tries to equalize thru the weakest seal and can cause it to vibrate like a reed. I'm guessing, since it only does it at idle, that there is excess vacuum. The increased blowby and red... Login to read more.

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