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 |
Cairo94507 |
Oct 14 2022, 06:39 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,817 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I am glad you decided to drop the motor to handle the repair.
We are dropping my motor/transaxle this winter for regular maintenance and to reseal the transaxle and check all of the components. Much easier to do a valve adjustment, etc. and repair leaks out of the car. Also great time to clean up the engine bay a bit. |
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