Front Seal Repair Question--2.7 Six, Engine drop done-- Need more seal opinions! |
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Front Seal Repair Question--2.7 Six, Engine drop done-- Need more seal opinions! |
Robarabian |
Oct 10 2022, 08:39 PM
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914 A Roo Group: Members Posts: 592 Joined: 11-February 19 From: Simi Valley, Kalifornia Member No.: 22,865 Region Association: Southern California |
So the engine is out..
I am attaching photos. The leak is coming from the front of the motor. It appears my main seal # 8 bearing is dry, but under it is wet. But it is wet above the Intermediate shaft cover. Fan blowing it all around and coming from there? Thoughts? Thank you. ___________________________________ Hi there, A question for the esteemed who know more than I do! I am tackling oil leaks on my 2.7 six conversion. Today I changed out the driver side axle flange seal which was leak #1. Tomorrow or Wednesday I will tackle the Oil return tube seals. (Thank you Bruce for the nice set of spare tubes I will be using). Leak # 3 is likely my front main seal, behind the pulley. I am hoping it is not a leaky #8 bearing and is just the seal, but the oil is coming from that area and I won't know more till I get it apart. The question is: Can it be done with the engine mounted, and not require a drop? I have a non factory mount, likely the Mad Dog style mount that pivots. I know it is "easier" if the motor is out, but that is a whole other adventure... Thank you all. Robert |
Superhawk996 |
Oct 11 2022, 08:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,885 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I know it is "easier" if the motor is out, but that is a whole other adventure... Robert Do the right thing. Drop engine. So much extra effort is expended on mid engine cars trying to avoid dropping the engine. Engine out for major work is the nature of the beast for mid engine cars. Doesn’t matter if it’s a Ferrari or a 914. When you have engine out, then you can easily adjust valves. Inspection and repair of oil tubes will be easier. There is just so much risk of collateral damage or not getting the seal(s) installed properly when trying to work in limited space with engine in the car. Did I mention safety? Working under the car comes with its own risks (minimal) but if I can work somewhere else besides under a car on jack stands that is my preference. |
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