Rear main seal questions

Postby **mrpham** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:28 pm

Hey all.

Just doing my rear main seal, took out the old one and noticed that it had left a groove on the crank. I've been told that this is not uncommon, and all I need to do is install the seal in a different location.

How far can I push the rear main seal in? Or should I have it sticking out 1mm?

Thanks!

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:19 am

I've always been lead to believe it should be flush. Don't know for sure though.

Postby **mrpham** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:35 am

Thanks mate.

I've always installed rear mains flush to the edge too, but I don't know if I can in this case because of the groove worn into my crank from the previous seal. I feel that I should install the new seal in a different position so that it doesn't sit on the groove. Just not sure how deep I can install the new seal or just have it sticking out 1-2mm.

Matt · Postby **Matt** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:41 pm

You need a Speedi Sleeve. Some info here http://www.industrialbearings.com.au/up ... 271826.pdf
They're available at most bearing retailers for not much money.

Postby **mrpham** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:23 pm

Matt wrote:You need a Speedi Sleeve. Some info here http://www.industrialbearings.com.au/up ... 271826.pdf
They're available at most bearing retailers for not much money.

Thanks mate! Do you know if they sleeves can be installed with crank still in the engine?