RAV4 rear main seal estimate

[jsttry]

Just found an oil leak in the g/f's 2002 RAV4. Local mechanic says it appears to be coming from the rear main seal.

Has anyone had to replace a rear main seal on a RAV4 before? If so, what was involved (gearbox out, CV's out, etc) and how long did it take?

Don't have a problem with the mechanic and trust his work, just need to find out what's involved and how long it would likely take as he hasn't done a seal on a RAV before.

Obviously the g/f doesn't like the idea of having to spend up to $1000 on her car.

[Chucky]

Sorry to say it could be alot more, no doubt whern the gearbox is out they will find hte clutch worn (if it's a manual) worn CV's etc.

But, if ev erything else is good, it should take longer than a day to do the job. So say 8 hours X your mechanic's hourly rate should see you in the ball park.

[chunks]

If its not pissing out, leave it till the clutch goes...or if its gotta be fixed do the clutch anyway while its all apart. Whole job shouldn't cost more than $800 approx for clutch, rear main and labour.