Guest anesn Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hey guys, I got a small leak in my front crankshaft seal i got new at home and timing belt and such.. I'm going to change everything tomorrow i'm just wondering how far do i need to pressure the seal? is there any guide for this i don't need any silicone or so around it? THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 NO FURTHER BACK THAN FLUSH WITH THE PUMP'S FACE!!! Or you will block the bleed hole in the pump. No silicone, fit dry and clean. Use a seal installer to guide the lips over the edge of the crank, or it can force the seal spring off internally, and you won't know until you find it leaks worse than before. If the crank has a wear ridge on it you may find it will never seal properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thread jack! Chris, where can you get hold of a decent seal installer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 You can make something to guide the seal over the sharp step using thin aluminium foil sticky tape. Just make a cone, if you see what I mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yep i have an idea Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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