Replacing The Front Seal
Anyone got instructions on how to replace the front crank seal with the cover still on the engine?
I'd rather not have to pull the dang cover off,thanks in advance folks! Brian |
As far as I know, the timing cover must come off to replace the crank seal. Probably not what you want to hear.
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Not what I wanted to hear at all:booo:
I guess it'll wait for a little longer :ouch: |
grab a service manual if you dont already have one, you should be able to tell from the pics if it is possible or not.
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Heck if I had a service manual think of all the people I'd have missed out on talking to!:humm:
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Just happen to have a manual. Lemme see what i can come up with!
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Mine's buried in the garage some place!
Thanks Evil!:U: |
Thank you Dr.Evil,I appreciate it!
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I find you are usually better off to pull the cover to inspect and check all the bolts.
I have changed a few on the truck and it's not too much of a pain. The trick is to get the depth right. But you can go beyond flush a bit if you have a small leak and it'll seal it right up. Dave |
I never even thought about this until Dave chimed in. While you have the cover off, make sure you tab the KDP....I know, I know...its not supposed to be an issue with a 24V but just do it. Also, i would use some loctite on all the other bolts under the timing cover.
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Anyone use something else besides a gasket to prevent the front timing cover from leaking/seeping oil as they are known for?
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You can use RTV (get the grey stuff from Dodge/Cummins) or you could also try "The Right Stuff" from Permatex.
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I used both a cover gasket (12 valve) and a bit off RTV.:U:
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I just used a new gasket on my 12V.
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I use RTV Ultra Black and never have a leak. Permatex makes some good stuff as well.
Dave |
thanks guys,I'll pull the dang thing off.:booo:
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