I've replaced the front oil seals and I'm hoping to get an extra set of eyes on them before putting everything back together. I've never replaced these before, and so a second opinion would mean the world to me. Hoping I won't have to tear out the pulleys, timing belt, and radiator again because I installed one of these seals incorrectly.
Crank Seal:
(should it sit in further?)
Cam seals (notice how the lip protrudes outward rather than inward like the crank seal, is that normal?):
I read a lot about people having difficulty getting the crankshaft seal installed. I ordered three crank seals because of that, but didn't *seem* to have any hiccups when throwing the first one in.
With all of the seals I merely coated the shafts and the lips of the seals in motor oil before installing. Nothing on the outer (metal) edge of the seals. Just hoping to get a couple people to say that things look good before throwing everything back in, crossing my fingers, and turning the key.
Thanks!
Do these oil seals look good?
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Re: Do these oil seals look good?
2 things to ask. did you feel the seals bottom out when tapping them into place. If there is an exterior cover, does it nest properly to the mating part. If there is a yes on both items, you are good to go.