Oil leak rear main seal problem, Changed flywheel and it's leaking bad now |
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Oil leak rear main seal problem, Changed flywheel and it's leaking bad now |
Pdr1787 |
Jul 27 2011, 08:17 PM
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Sneaky Pete Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-September 09 From: Lakewood, California Member No.: 10,779 Region Association: Southern California |
Well I just put a new 2.0 in my 914(first time ever doing any of this) and I put a 228mm clutch do I put a new flywheel . Whn I did that I noticed it was leaking from
The rearmain seal. Did I pinch the seal or are there different sizes. Help please leaking a lot of oil. |
McMark |
Jul 27 2011, 10:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
It could have gone in crooked. You might have knocked the spring off the lip during installation. I'd be happy to loan out my factory installation tool. PM me if you're interested for details.
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simonr |
Jul 28 2011, 05:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 11-July 10 From: Indianapolis Indiana Member No.: 11,925 Region Association: None |
I did the same thing . If you used a hammer to tap it in you put dimples in it . If you dont have an installation tool you need to use a piece of flat wood. A cigar box lid works great. At least you get to double check the torque on your flywheel bolts. Good luck!!!
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914Mels |
Jul 28 2011, 03:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 20-June 11 From: Santee Member No.: 13,221 Region Association: Southern California |
Well I just put a new 2.0 in my 914(first time ever doing any of this) and I put a 228mm clutch do I put a new flywheel . Whn I did that I noticed it was leaking from The rearmain seal. Did I pinch the seal or are there different sizes. Help please leaking a lot of oil. Do you know about the o ring seal that goes into the flywheel? New flywheels don't have it installed when you buy them. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 28 2011, 03:18 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Well I just put a new 2.0 in my 914(first time ever doing any of this) and I put a 228mm clutch do I put a new flywheel . Whn I did that I noticed it was leaking from The rearmain seal. Did I pinch the seal or are there different sizes. Help please leaking a lot of oil. Do you know about the o ring seal that goes into the flywheel? New flywheels don't have it installed when you buy them. And, if they have any time on them at all, they need to be replaced. The Cap'n |
Jake Raby |
Jul 28 2011, 03:47 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
And the Elring seals are PURE JUNK! If the seal was Elring from the past 18 months or so, it is pure junk.
We only use and sell Victor Reinz |
Pdr1787 |
Aug 1 2011, 11:13 AM
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Sneaky Pete Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-September 09 From: Lakewood, California Member No.: 10,779 Region Association: Southern California |
I got a new rear main seal. I'm just waiting for it to come in. I did change the o-ring on the flywheel. I'll let you know how it goes when I'm done. Thanks for the advice
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