carrier gasket necessary?

[Bank of SHO]

Is replacing the carrier gasket along with the rear main seal during clutch service really necessary? I replaced the front main seal with the drill and screw method without any trouble, and I'd like to avoid having to reseal the oil pan.

 

[twr]

Not req'd, unless it is leaking.

 

[shojuan]

How much potential for leakage is there with the carrier gasket? I've never had one apart so I don't know first hand. I would guess that its something that can develop a leak just like a valve cover gasket or plug well gaskets. Is that a faulty asumption?

 

[twr]

The gasket is a paper/fiber gasket. Since it can't dry out or wear out. I would think it would be very unusual to develope a leak.

 

[shojuan]

Good to know. Thanks Terry.

 

[TYSHO]

Just replace the rear main seal...preventive maintnence.