Radial Seal. Replace?

craigatkinson · #1 01-19-2014, 01:17 PM

I have my bottom timing chain cover off, and am about to start putting things back together. It didn't cross my mind until now to replace the radial seal where the crankshaft bolt and dampener are. The seal looks fine. What do you all think? Should I replace it? Is this known to leak?

Dudewanarace · #2 01-21-2014, 04:48 PM

If it is possible to get the seal same day, for sure yes. If it is a few days away.. man, I could go either way with it. Total gamble.

craigatkinson · #3 01-21-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudewanarace

If it is possible to get the seal same day, for sure yes. If it is a few days away.. man, I could go either way with it. Total gamble.

I ordered one. I cannot get to it until this weekend anyway. I am worried about how to replace it. It looks like it has to be pressed in. Has anyone done this procedure? I've looked over the forum, I cannot find anyone who has.

Brandon002 · #4 01-21-2014, 05:47 PM

Front main seal?

You can pull the old one out with a pick, the new one you can tap in lightly with a large socket and hammer.

craigatkinson · #5 01-21-2014, 05:55 PM

My dad has a press in his shop. Maybe I'll take a large socket like you say, and use the press to push it into place.

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Originally Posted by Brandon002

Front main seal?

You can pull the old one out with a pick, the new one you can tap in lightly with a large socket and hammer.

Brandon002 · #6 01-21-2014, 06:03 PM

It doesn't require enough force to need a press. That's if we are talking about the same seal.

craigatkinson · #7 01-21-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon002

It doesn't require enough force to need a press. That's if we are talking about the same seal.

I'm talking about the front seal on the front cover where the dampener attaches. It's not so much the force I am worried about as the risk of pushing the seal in at an angle. I don't want to damage the seal, or not get it in there flat and even.

e30cabrio · #8 01-21-2014, 07:12 PM

Assuming you mean #3 it comes out easily and would be very hard to push in if possible.

craigatkinson · #9 01-21-2014, 07:17 PM

What do you mean it would be very hard to push in? Do you mean I would be better off with a press? Or do you mean it would be hard to mess it up just by pressing it in with a hammer?

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Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Assuming you mean #3 it comes out easily and would be very hard to push in if possible.

Brandon002 · #10 01-21-2014, 07:25 PM

I have installed tons of this type of seal. Have never needed a press.