Rear Main Seal Offset or Not and rtv usage

A lotta rear mains come with the "ears" attached to the seal, so you can't offset the ends .
Having said that, most other makes do not.
I have used both styles, - both ways, don't remember any leaks.
I never mess with or add goop to the ends, or any place else.

Good Luck

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