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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Maintenance => Topic started by: 68Zproject on December 09, 2012, 09:59:39 PM
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On an older thread JohnZ recommended a fel pro 2912 rear main seal. I noticed there is a 2909 that says its the same seal and is $16 less. Is there a difference in these two?
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On an older thread JohnZ recommended a fel pro 2912 rear main seal. I noticed there is a 2909 that says its the same seal and is $16 less. Is there a difference in these two?
Yes, there is. The #2900 is a standard silicone seal, and the #2912 is the same seal made from a premium fluoroelastomer material. There's also a #BS-118291 offset double-lip seal for crank journals showing groove wear.
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Yes, there is. The #2900 is a standard silicone seal, and the #2912 is the same seal made from a premium fluoroelastomer material. There's also a #BS-118291 offset double-lip seal for crank journals showing groove wear.
On the Summit site they show all those which I understand the difference in. They also show a 2909 seal which is the fluoroelastomer like the 2912 but it is $16 cheaper. The side by side comparison shows the 2912 fits v8,v6 and l6. The 2909 is for small block v8. Do you know if you can use the 2909?
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How about anyone else? Do you know if the 2909 Fluoroelastomer seal is the same as the 2912 or can be used in place of it on a 302?
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Never mind, the description says "small block" and then application say 400 small block. Are these expensive seals really worth getting or should I just go with the blue 2900 which was in it when I took it apart?
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As johnZ stated, if no grove 2912 is a good choice. I installed this one after trying 2 other felpro seals before. It's the material because seal is made identical. I would have gladly paid $16 more first time around.
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Unfortunately I had to make my order and already ordered the 2900 as that was what was in it to begin with and hadn't leaked in 5 years.