[Mg-t] TD Oil Seal

[Charlie Baldwin]

I wasn't sure about the rear seal replacement, but I can address pulling 
the engine in a TD as I've pulled mine probably three times in the 42 
years that I've owned the car.  Comparing it to others that I have 
pulled, it is the easiest.  Once the radiator is removed, it comes out 
easily.  An MGB is much more of a problem.
You will need to angle it, so get one of those things that allow you to 
change the angle as you pull it.  Harbor Freight probably has something 
($25 - 38) or get one of those Oberg types- $50) if you want to spend more.
Charlie

On 8/8/2012 5:54 PM, Lawrie wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Moss has just re-issued their rear crank seal conversion in a revised 
> form (under p/n 433-419) with some added parts and more comprehensive 
> instructions. I believe this is now the only way to fix a leak at the 
> back of the engine (and the new variant on their kit virtually 
> guarantees success when installed per the instructions).
>
> It is necessary to remove the engine to install the rear seal 
> conversion. Removal of the gearbox isn't necessary when pulling the 
> engine out though some people do find that to be easier - especially 
> the reassembly part of the job.
>
> Lawrie
>
>
> On 8/8/2012 2:05 PM, Wbeech wrote:
>> Friend just brought over his '52 TD and showed me the oil leaking 
>> from the
>> weep hole in the bell housing.  Probably a drop every 10 seconds as 
>> it sat
>> there idling.
>>   Couldn't think of anything good to say to him but it must be the 
>> rear main
>> seal.  It there anything else up there that could be leaking so badly?
>>   I just looked in the Moss catalog at the seal replacement kit that 
>> they
>> sell.  Does anyone here have any experience with it?  Are there any 
>> other
>> good alternatives out there?
>>   Lastly, May I presume that this cannot be done with the engine in 
>> situ?  I
>> have never pulled a TD engine, any particular tricks?  Must I pull the
>> engine/tranny together?
>>   Thanks to all,
>> Bill
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