Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal on a 3L

Tech Talk for Cruiser owners.

Moderators: toaddog, Elmo, DUDELUX

Post Reply
Posts: 1340
Joined: Sat Feb 15, 2003 8:29 pm
Location: ACT

Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal on a 3L

Post by diesel028 »

Anyone changed theirs on a 3L?? I have to do both my front and rear at the same time. Both are leaking :x

I have done a front before so no real dramas there, I know I need to remove transfer case, gearbox and clutch/flywheel but, was just wondering if anyone knows of any difficulties/problems that i might have?

Cheers

Craig
Posts: 3523
Joined: Sun May 18, 2003 8:42 pm
Location: Somewhere they can't reach me, shoot me or electrocute me...

Post by Area54 »

You will need to remove the sump as well, the aluminium seal housing has studs on the bottom that prevent the housing from being removed without the sump being dropped. Go genuine with the seal, the aftermarkets just dont last. They are big, pretty easy to install. If you have done seals before, it will be pretty easy, RTV sealant is your friend.

Do the front crank first, but dont remove the flywheel. Get a piece of 25x25 tube, and drill it for some bolts to screw into the clutch mounting holes on the outer edge of the flywheel. This tube gives you a firm lock on the motor to remove and then re-torque the front pulley bolt. You'll need to remove the plastic timing cover shroud as well, while there, inspect the camshaft seal also. Doing the front crank seal will require removal of the timing belt.
Built, not bought.
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests