Yes.
The longer the better, but at LEAST overnight in a warm location.
Better would be about a week. Seriously. If you don't, you'll probably
get to do it all over again, 'cause the seal won't conform well, and
will bind to the crankshaft. Then you'll get chunks of seal stuck to
your oil pickup, and a right geyser out the rear of the motor.
Been there, car won't rust now!
Toby
Dan and Louise Yates wrote:
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> Is it necessary to soak the rear seal in oil before installing? This is an
> engine that will not be run for months after re-asssembly.
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