{"product_id":"rear-crank-seal-gmt400","title":"Rear Crank Seal - Vortec - GMT400","description":"\u003cp\u003eRear crankshaft seal for the 1996 to 1998 Chevrolet and GMC C\/K (GMT400) with the 5.0 or 5.7 Vortec V8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFel-Pro BS 40656. Cross-references to MAHLE JV1620 and Victor Reinz JV1620. No confirmed GM OEM number yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1996 to 1998 Vortec 5.0\/5.7 V8 only, one-piece PTFE seal design. The 1988 to 1995 TBI trucks use an earlier two-piece seal design and need a different part, not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA leaking rear main seal is a classic high-mileage issue on these small block V8s. Heat cycling accelerates the hardening and shrinkage that leads to it, and the leak shows up as oil at the back of the engine and on the bellhousing, often mistaken for a transmission leak at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne rear crankshaft seal, PTFE rubber. Brand Fel-Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're not certain this is the right part, drop us your VIN before ordering. We'd rather check it now than have you sending it back.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fel-Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49756209676538,"sku":"OBSAE-GMT4-00038","price":459.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/5131\/8266\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-26201819.png?v=1785082775","url":"https:\/\/obscureparts.com\/products\/rear-crank-seal-gmt400","provider":"Obscure Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}