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  1. 01-13-2003, 09:01 PM #1
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    Exclamation Rear Main Seal Replacement

    My 03 MM (at 2000 miles) was taken to the dealer for its first oil & filter change. The service technician noted "small oil seal from rear main". I called service manager after picking up my car and read that note to him. Next day it was back in for a rear main seal replacment. No big deal because they took care of it. Thought you might like to read this and check yours.

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  2. 01-13-2003, 09:46 PM #2
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    Aeroman,
    Had you noticed an oil leak from the car ?
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    It's unusual, but then that kind of occurrence why they sell it with a warranty
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    Rear Seal Reply

    I had not previously noticed any oil from the car. It was spotted by a good tech. And yes, warranties are great.
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  5. 01-14-2003, 10:40 AM #5
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    Not intended as a flame towards you Aeroman but sounds to me like a dealer wanting to get a warranty claim from Mercury. IMHO, Of course I could be wrong and it could just be a damn good dealership !
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    Originally posted by WolfeBros
    Not intended as a flame towards you Aeroman but sounds to me like a dealer wanting to get a warranty claim from Mercury. IMHO, Of course I could be wrong and it could just be a damn good dealership !
    The first 12 months your car is warranted by THE DEALER.

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  7. 01-14-2003, 03:39 PM #7
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    So if your engine goes south the dealership pays for it ??
    Never heard that before. Thanks for the info.
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    Just called my Ford/Mercury dealer. All warranties (even 1st year) are handled by Ford. Dealer does the work, proves it and gives bill to Ford/Mercury. Ford occassionally audits warranty repairs. I guess mine fell under the occassionally audited section. All is well with dealer, he is pretty reputable in the area.
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  9. 01-14-2003, 04:56 PM #9
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    Strange... WAY to early for a MM to be marking it's territory. That'd be a motor build up problem, which is done separate from the assembly plant. Interesting...

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  10. 01-14-2003, 05:03 PM #10
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    Thats what I thought Aeroman. Thanks for clearing that up.
    Glad you are fixed up ok.
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