a4 b5 atw engine rear main seal leaking bad!

[bruejones]

I recently replaced my turbo, all belts, timing set, oil pump, oil pump gasket, valve cover gasket and all hoses. I was test driving it and I kept noticing oil spots on the floor and the puddle has kept getting larger...I looked up in the bell housing of the transmission (auto) and there is oil everywhere so I assume its the rear main seal leaking (170,000 miles). Do I remove the transmission to replace the seal or would it be easier to remove the engine and replace it? It is a Quattro Avant.

[PZ.]

It's usually faster to remove the trans. While you have it out, replace the front seal on the trans too.

[bruejones]

Im pulling the engine...much easier in my case...I dont like unhooking trans cooler lines and cv axles! :)

[rickkerny]

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