kdotlowe Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi all, My engines got a slight leak from the sump/crankshaft area. I believe it is either the sump seal or the crankshaft oil seal. To change either of these seals will the engine need to be removed? Or can I work from below? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Remove engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You can remove the crank pulley with the engine in, you just have to take the radiator out. Going off experience your probably going to find a little groove worn into the pulley right where the seal sits on it which cause's the leak, to fix that you use an under size seal or have the groove filled with weld and machined down. The sump can be dropped with the motor in place but it can be a prick of a job! If you don't have the tin plate between the engine and box I would recommend bracing the engine and dropping the cross member. Far easier just to pull the engine out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Remove engine? My answer wasnt a real answer. it was supposed to confuse you because the question wasn't detailed enough to answer (IMO) It depends on motor/car to decide if it needs to come out or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yeah sorry should've been more clear. Car is Mk1 Escort. Thanks Raizer, will have a looksy this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 is the leak from the front or rear end of the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 is the leak from the front or rear end of the engine? Shit, that's a good question! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Front. Sorry for the vague question haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You your probably going to find a little groove worn into the pulley right where the seal sits on it which cause's the leak, to fix that you use an under size seal or have the groove filled with weld and machined down.. A Speedysleeve would be cheaper than a weld/machine job/probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You your probably going to find a little groove worn into the pulley right where the seal sits on it which cause's the leak, to fix that you use an under size seal or have the groove filled with weld and machined down.. A Speedysleeve would be cheaper than a weld/machine job/probably shit yea speedy sleeves freaking rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manlymanman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 depending on how mucho space u have u can just shim the new seal / put a thinner one in/not worry about it till next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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