Gerard, asks
> do I need to remove to change the seal? Do I need to go as far as the
crankshaft
Brian Sanborn answers
>I am not a big expert but... the seal can't be aligned
>properly with out a special tool that gets inserted in the
>crankshaft position. The clearences are critical.
I add in:
TR4 & TR4A manual printed by AUTOPRESS 1971 agrees with Brian.
But the shop manual for my Jag says to use the same process (different
tool). I just coated the seal with the PTFE oil additive and placed the
crank in and torqued the sucker down to specs. 2 years no leaks (from the
rear seal), its a Brit car.....
the arthur
kit car aka 69 GT6
garage ornament aka 82 Jag
box on wheels aka ford????
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