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Thanks for this useful album ! Btw, MG, is this a damper removal tool you are using to remove the yoke ?

Yes Bob that was my first thought ! Originally Posted By: footballubet 99.9% of pinion seal leaks are the pinion seal itself. Think how old the seal is...40+ years maybe. I would not be afraid to install a new seal and clean up the surface on the pinion. I'd hate for you to tear into a complete rebuild for a $10 seal. While you are there you should remover the cover and replace all the fluid at least. Then re-evaluate if you think a rebuild is necessary. You won't be out that much. Just my opinion on the pinion! You're right Scott, that is what I plan to do. Check the gears, check if play exists in the pinion flange, then refill the axle with new fluid. Btw I don't know how old is the fluid and I guess the seal is 40+ years... Thank you all for your input !

Thank you Rod. I found a video that shows how to change the seal . It doesn't look complicated... Also in my Repair Manual, i see a tool called "pinion Flange removal". I think I have to buy this special tool.

Rod, yes i hear a little whine from the back of the car (that's the reason I look at the rear-end), and also, I hear/feel a little clang when I shift in D ... It sounds bad

Thanks for your answer Rod. As you said, it would be a good idea to know the root of my problem. I do not want to replace the seal every 6 months ! I am waiting for others suggestions before making a decision.

Here are the oil drips :

Hi everybody, Do you have any idea how to fix this rear end leak ? I want to keep my car on the road, I do not want to tear down my axle (My car is parked in the street...). Thank you in advance !

Thank you Dave ! I will check it out.

Thank you Mike. My Monte is supposed to be L65 powered... I guess it's a 2 main bolts.

Hi guys, I was told my sbc is a nickel nickel block. Here is a pic of the bell house : Can anyone educate me about casting numbers and high nickel block ?

Cleaned my hubcaps and beauty rings. It looks great now...

Oh yeah ! I agree It's a f***ing cool club

Thank you Dennis for this GREAT answer !!! In fact, most of my instrument panel lights are dead, but not all of them. I guess previous owner didn't care about light In a first time I will simply try new lights (I have ordered LED ), and I will let you know if it works (I hope so....). Thank you again !

Thank you Robert. I will check my build sheet to see if my car has the light package...

Thank you Robert... Does first gen Monte Carlo have Courtesy lights ?

Hi Guys, I know Monte Carlo all have dome light, but I am wondering if Monte ever came with under dash lights ? Also, I will fix ma dashboard ligths (nothing works...). What is the best way to do It? Should I completely remove my dashboard?

Thanks for the input Jared. I thought California Montes were only 350 4BBL with A.I.R or 402

Pretty crazy thing indeed...! Originally Posted By: 72-CLASSIC_RIDE Nice Find! Built in CA. & sold to a CA. dealership with a 2bbl Carb. This confirms not all 1st Gen Montes were sold with 4 bbl. Carbs in CA. Thanks for sharing your find with us. Doug I'm happy to share it with you Originally Posted By: Mo's70MCs Wow! what a find indeed.. Selman Chevrolet is still in business today, still in he City of Orange.. Chapman & Tustin.. huge lot. I really wish I have vacations in california just to see the original owner of my Monte and the Dealer...

Got it !!! Is was tricky to remove the backseat, but finally got it

Thank you for your inputs. I will look for the build sheet today, and let you know. My engine is still loaded with ugly smog things... I will remove that as soon as I can

I am still looking for the build sheet... My Monte has A.I.R, the VIN says 2BBL, and it is a 2BLL... sounds strange

Can someone educate me on 1972 california Montes ? Mine was built in Van Nuys. I read on wikipedia and some other sites that california Montes were only equiped with the 4bbl Quadrajet but my Monte VIN says it's a 2BBL. What is specific to california cars in 1972 (Smog equipment, Engine...) ?

Thank you Anthony.

Today I had a small trip with my Monte... Here are pics Ghetto-car

Hi buddies, Here is my body tag .As you can see, my Monte never had a factory vinyl...