Member Since: 20 Nov 2018
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 64
Front Crank Seal
Hi all,
Looking for some advice, just in the middle of swapping out the cambelt and oil pump on my discovery. Do I need the special tool to get the crank seal on or can I just push it on. I have the tool to make sure it’s seated properly but forgot all about buying the other one. I’d rather wait till I get one delivered than destroy this seal and risk an oil leak.
Thanks
Paul
9th Jul 2023 11:39 am
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
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Good luck "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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9th Jul 2023 2:44 pm
ronald.soak
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: London
Posts: 524
Most economical solution likely to be to buy a Victor Reinz crankshaft seal. Not to use, although they are Ok, but because they come with a simple tool to fit the seal. Edit. )Described as a funnel in the tube video). Unfortunately AF factors no longer seem to list these. Approximate cost was £6, plus carriage, against £144.90 being quoted by AF for the official tool.
More details available by searching this site.
9th Jul 2023 2:51 pm
Capripaul
Member Since: 20 Nov 2018
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 64
Thanks for the info, I’ll order up a seal with the tool with it, is the best seal to actually use the Corteco one that Advanced sell or am I better getting a genuine Land Rover seal.
Thanks
Paul
9th Jul 2023 4:24 pm
Lrstaylor
Member Since: 04 Oct 2018
Location: Kent
Posts: 605
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Or just do this
9th Jul 2023 7:51 pm
Capripaul
Member Since: 20 Nov 2018
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 64
Cheers looks good. Genuine seal ordered today, will get job finished as soon as it arrives.
9th Jul 2023 11:12 pm
loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 670
You don't need any special tools, just clean the end of the crank til you can eat off it and use the plastic gear holder from the new pump to slide the seal in place.
Then reverse it and seat the seal correctly.
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