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 |
nditiz1 |
Oct 11 2022, 08:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm not sure quick Jack's can get it high enough to take it out complete. Dual carbs actually sit lower than CIS. I dropped mine onto a lift table, but was using a maxjax. You may need to drop the engine to the floor, raise the car a little higher OR remove the CIS.
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Robarabian |
Oct 11 2022, 08:52 AM
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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 |
That was insight I needed, I didn't think they would clear with a furniture dolly or a lift table....The lift Tables add the wheel height which is about 4 valuable inches of space.
I am most interested in whether anyone has used the 911 engine plate from Pelican, since Tangerine's only works for a 914-4. @superhawk996 yes I agree. Valves were adjusted recently so I don't have alot to do other than the oil tubes and the front seal. I removed the headers already so there is easy room without much prying for the tubes, it is the front seal that I need access to... but I digress... easy access is easy access and you are spot on with safety concerns. In CA, we never know when the next 7.0 earthquake will hit and we are well past due. I'm not sure quick Jack's can get it high enough to take it out complete. Dual carbs actually sit lower than CIS. I dropped mine onto a lift table, but was using a maxjax. You may need to drop the engine to the floor, raise the car a little higher OR remove the CIS. |
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