Crank oil seal [Archive]

16v_paddy

06-10-2009, 09:52

Can anyone tell me how to replace the crank oil seal, the 1 behind the flywheel?

Coops

06-10-2009, 12:05

remove gearbox clutch and flywheel, prise out old seal gently with flat head screwdriver, push new seal in so it sits square and true

refit all the gubbins

done :lol:

16v_paddy

06-10-2009, 13:05

Didn't know it was that simple 8)

Thought it might involve whipping the end cap off or something

cliokiz

06-10-2009, 14:54

Don't forget to drain the engine oil princess :wink:

16v_paddy

06-10-2009, 15:12

where's the fun in that? I wanna get all lubed up & dirty just for you sweetie pie

Coops

06-10-2009, 15:17

why would you need to drain oil?its all in the sump :lol:

cliokiz

06-10-2009, 15:39

Dunno, knowing paddy he's filled it up to the rim :D

rob-legend

06-10-2009, 18:56

make sure it seals, i've done mine twice now and it still leaks :roll:

midge

06-10-2009, 19:17

dont prise it out with a flat head screwdriver, you may put a dirty score on the crank.

use 2 self tapping screws opposite each other, screw them in and then claw hammer the seal out.

MatBrown

06-10-2009, 21:38

What Midge said^.

Mat.

glyn211269

07-10-2009, 01:36

Mine's on its third crank seal.....all instructions and advice followed exactly to make sure it fitted flat and true without any damage etc....and every friggin one has still leaked. So I've given up!

stan

07-10-2009, 10:35

Also make sure its JUST sitting flush with the housing, DONT push it all the way in, or else it will leak.

schakal

07-10-2009, 10:56

cardboard and duck tape every time :D :D

Coops

07-10-2009, 11:39

i just coated the edges in tiger seal, that stopped the fecker :lol:

16v_paddy

07-10-2009, 18:49

cardboard and duck tape every time :D :D

can't do that schacks, might catch fire :wink:

midge

07-10-2009, 20:37

what does everyone think off coating it in tiger seal before i put the engine back in?