Gary S
Joined:
Apr 2001
Burlington, KY
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I think I have traced my oil leak to the front crank seal. Is it possible to replace this seal with the engine in the car and if you can, what has to be removed in order to do so?
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RDOG
Joined:
Jun 2001
Ontario. California U.S.A.
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I am in the process of doing mine. I had to loosen all belts. Then remove crank pulley and water pump pulley. Next came timing cover and timing belt. The crank gear I removed with a big screwdriver turning crank and prying gently. I got to all the main goodies from the top and the pulley stuff from underneath. Just used my trusty 3 ton jack and my stands. I used seal kit TCS 45107 from autozone. They tried to sell me the crank seal separate for $59 special order, but the whole kit with gaskets and all cost $9.99 Just need to figure out now how to put the seal back in. I am thinking a huge socket.
[This message has been edited by RDOG (edited 08-05-2005).]
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PetzJC
Joined:
Feb 2004
California, MD
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To get to the front seal, remove the serpentine belts, drivers side idler tension pully, timing cover, timing belt, crankshaft pully, and the timing belt guard. Fairly straight forward....
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88 Silver T/C, original owner, 263,000 miles.
Loaded with everything except leather & auto trans.
K&N, Gillis(18 psi), SVO roller #1, big SS valves, ported intake, head, & exhaust.
Short block & turbo original/untouched.
Spec-II/III combo clutch assembly.
Polyurethane bushings throughout, Goodyear GT-HR 235/55R16's.
Former owner of 88 Silver T/C, loaded (except leather & A/T), original owner, 294,815 miles!!!
K&N, Gillis(18 psi), SVO roller #1, big SS valves, ported intake, head, & exhaust.
Short block & turbo original/untouched, spec-II/III clutch combo.
Polyurethane bushings throughout, Goodyear GT-HR 235/55R16
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tps87turbo
Joined:
Feb 2003
Hammonton, NJ USA
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Gary, the crank seal is the same as the cam & aux shaft seal, so installing it should be the same. while you have the timeing cover off, you may want to check & install the other two if they are original.
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