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.

 

Not what I wanted to hear at all
I guess it'll wait for a little longer

 

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.

 

Heck if I had a service manual think of all the people I'd have missed out on talking to!

 

Just happen to have a manual. Lemme see what i can come up with!

 

Beat ya to it Billy -


This is right out of the 2001 FSM:

 

Mine's buried in the garage some place!

Thanks Evil!

 

Thank you Dr.Evil,I appreciate it!

 

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