300tdi crank seal fitting

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As the title, could could you guys help me regarding the 300tdi rear crank seal fitting please. I may be over thinking it, but I really don't want to bu**er it up and have to take engine out again.

1. Do I put the seal guide on the crank, or do I leave it in the seal (it's lose in the sealed packet anyway)

2. Should I use slave bolts to guide it in place on the crank?

3. I've got a genuine land rover gasket too, should I use RTV silicon as a precaution either side of gasket? Or can I do so.

Any other tips or advise welcomed. Sorry if these seem daft obvious questions.
 
You're talking about the one on the front of the engine?

When I did one, I used the old seal and either one or two sprockets as spacers, so I could tighten up the crank but, and the whole lot pushed the seal in square.

People have issues with the job. Before doing it, I spoke with a friendly independent who only works on landrovers - they didn't have the special tool either - they just said to make sure its properly square, which is why I stacked up objects to make my 'pusher'

The inner lip has some sort of grease on it out of the packet. I think I sprayed some wd40 type stuff into the recess before going for it.

Wasn't as hard as I was expecting, but then I did not bother with the can seal, as that wasn't leaking, and I didn't want to push my luck!
 
julianf said:
You're talking about the one on the front of the engine?

When I did one, I used the old seal and either one or two sprockets as spacers, so I could tighten up the crank but, and the whole lot pushed the seal in square.

People have issues with the job. Before doing it, I spoke with a friendly independent who only works on landrovers - they didn't have the special tool either - they just said to make sure its properly square, which is why I stacked up objects to make my 'pusher'

The inner lip has some sort of grease on it out of the packet. I think I sprayed some wd40 type stuff into the recess before going for it.

Wasn't as hard as I was expecting, but then I did not bother with the can seal, as that wasn't leaking, and I didn't want to push my luck!
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Thanks mate. I meant the rear crank seal behind the flywheel.

That's exactly how I did the front one though :D
 
Clean everything immaculately and I put sealant on the gasket. Plastic guide should be clean with any bits of swarf cleaned off and in the seal(it's directional if I remember). You can slowly push the seal over the crank by hand close enough to get the proper bolts through and located.
Have you got the sump on?
 
Marmaduke said:
Clean everything immaculately and I put sealant on the gasket. Plastic guide should be clean with any bits of swarf cleaned off and in the seal(it's directional if I remember). You can slowly push the seal over the crank by hand close enough to get the proper bolts through and located.
Have you got the sump on?
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Thanks Marmaduke. I get you,that's great.

The sump is on, engine on a hoist so plenty of access though.

Would you put the seal guide on the crank first or leave it integrated in the new seal?

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I think the thing to do is take your time with a "wet", I.E. well lubricated seal. I'd use grease or engine oil. I wouldn't use WD40*. I'd also get it all as clean as possible.

IME, its a job where "Do it nice, or do it twice" applies.

If its your first time ( ooh err ), then get it all nearly together, and go and have a brew - come back 10 mins later with "fresh" eyes... and check it all !!:)

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*WD40.... Mmm - its got its place, but IMHO there are better products out there.
 
Disco1BFG said:
I think the thing to do is take your time with a "wet", I.E. well lubricated seal. I'd use grease or engine oil. I wouldn't use WD40*. I'd also get it all as clean as possible.

IME, its a job where "Do it nice, or do it twice" applies.

If its your first time ( ooh err ), then get it all nearly together, and go and have a brew - come back 10 mins later with "fresh" eyes... and check it all !!:)

-----

*WD40.... Mmm - its got its place, but IMHO there are better products out there.
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I think the rear seal needs to be fitted dry (no oil on the seal lips or on the crank)
 
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