Hi all, new to the forums.
I was replacing the rear main on my Legacy with a Lisle seal puller.
After trying and trying to get it out, I finally do, but not without some battle scars. (ended up using the wood-screw and hammer fulcrum method)
I'm not 100% sure how a rear main functions, but if the scratches are between the first and second sealing ring, am I in the clear?
As I've heard, if you scratch it past the second innermost ring, you're kinda SOL.
Here are some pictures of the worst damage:
Is there anything I can do to lessen the damage before I go putting my engine back in? I would be so bummed if it leaked after putting all this work into it. I've heard of using SKF Speedi-Sleeves and emery cloths to aid in these sorts of repairs.
Does anyone have experience with using these- would they even be applicable?
Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks
