So last weekend I tackled the front cover gasket, oil pump, timing gears repair. Ran out of time and rushed the rebuild. Did not turn out well, bad oil leak and still have oil light on at times. Going back in this weekend to re-do the job and to replace the crank seal (which I did not do last weekend ). In reading the threads on the crank seal, it's not clear if some RTV should be used. To use or not? Thanks guys...

 

Where do you want to put RTV?? On the harmonic balancer shaft.... NO. Don't waste your time it won't work.

FIRST>>> Call Erik @ L8 and get front crankshaft seal ERR6490G in the CORTECO brand.

Then before you install the seal check the harmonic balancer shaft for wear. If it's worn either replace it or re-sleeve it. Do a search someone did a post on a SKF SPEEDI SLEEVE not long ago. I think the part number is 99192.

Remember to torque the crankshaft bolt to 200 ft/lbs.

 

Yeah, I've ordered the seal from L8. Was looking at the sleeve, from reading other threads. About torqueing the crank bolt- is there any place up in the lower end I should or should not put a breaker bar or 2x4?

 

About the sleeve... that goes on/in the harmonic balancer? What do I need to press it in? Any particular way to press it in?

 

Just take your time. I used a hammer and tapped lightly using a small bit of wood distribute the impact.

 

Thanks guys. Got the sleeve on after watching video. Got the oil pump gears working properly, no more oil indicator light. No go on the crank seal, leaking bad. Took her to the shop this morning. Gotta know when you're beat...

 

That really sux! I know it's at the shop, but any possibility you had the crank seal on the wrong way? Odds are low, but I've seen it happen. The "lip" needs to face the pulley and the spring towards the block.