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crank shaft seal (flywheel end)
Posted: 07 Sep 2011, 21:06
by spookyrooky
how easy is it to replace the crankshaft seal at the flywheel?
the engine is already out and sitting on a bench.
Re: crank shaft seal (flywheel end)
Posted: 08 Sep 2011, 05:58
by kevtherev
once the fly wheel is off pretty straightforward seal replacement.
Re: crank shaft seal (flywheel end)
Posted: 08 Sep 2011, 16:18
by spookyrooky
kevtherev wrote:once the fly wheel is off pretty straightforward seal replacement.
whats the best way to replace it???

any hints and tips? do i have to split the block??
and how easy is it to get the new one in?

Re: crank shaft seal (flywheel end)
Posted: 08 Sep 2011, 18:39
by sarran1955
Hello,
A clue as to the engine would be good,
my crystal ball is in for a re polish.
If we are talking air-cooled, or wasserboxer the procedure is simple.
1. Have new, both seals. Crankcase and flywheel
2. Have a soft mallet.
3. Have a bicycle tyre iron, or suitably rounded off flat blade screwdriver.
And for the rest you'll have to wait, cos its suppertime
Cordialement,

Re: crank shaft seal (flywheel end)
Posted: 09 Sep 2011, 10:17
by spookyrooky
sarran1955 wrote:Hello,
A clue as to the engine would be good,
my crystal ball is in for a re polish.
If we are talking air-cooled, or wasserboxer the procedure is simple.
1. Have new, both seals. Crankcase and flywheel
2. Have a soft mallet.
3. Have a bicycle tyre iron, or suitably rounded off flat blade screwdriver.
And for the rest you'll have to wait, cos its suppertime
Cordialement,

glad to see some people have a sense of humour on here
and to rectify my stupididty in not saying the engine type, ats a water cooled
