Seizer Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I've noticed an oil leak coming from under the timing belt cover, where a rubber gasket is, pretty much right under the crankshaft pulley. Is this most likely my crankshaft oil seal leaking? Is this hard to fix myself if it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 The hard parts include: Getting the timing belt cover off, because the screws often fuse together with the nuts and these spin inside the plastic. Removing the crankshaft pulley - you need a tool designed to hold it still while you loosen the nut. The actual seal itself is fairly easy to pull out. Use a spring hook or a thin flatblade screwdriver. Just be careful not to scratch the crankshaft, as that will cause it to wear out the new seal very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hklaine Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 If you are sripping all this, may as well replace the CAM seals as well. Their leaks are generally more in the corners of the timing belt cover, but are somewhat common. As stated, be REALLY careful not the scratch the inner walls when you pull the seals! This is critical. -Heikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizer Posted January 31, 2005 Author Share Posted January 31, 2005 Ok thanks for the help guys, I truly appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81cyclopsrare Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I've noticed an oil leak coming from under the timing belt cover, where a rubber gasket is, pretty much right under the crankshaft pulley. Is this most likely my crankshaft oil seal leaking? Is this hard to fix myself if it is?[/QUOTE] no is not get ur self a haynes book on ur car then work on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizer Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 I've noticed an oil leak coming from under the timing belt cover, where a rubber gasket is, pretty much right under the crankshaft pulley. Is this most likely my crankshaft oil seal leaking? Is this hard to fix myself if it is?[/QUOTE] no is not get ur self a haynes book on ur car then work on it Thanks for the hilly billy reply! I have a Haynes manual I just wanted to know some things about it before I go tearing into it. I like to be informed, about what I do before I do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizer Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 What do you typically use to hold the crank pulley, a strap wrench or is there a hole I can put a punch in that will stop the crankshaft from rotating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Kamakazi crank bolt removal made simple Place socket on breaker bar with a pipe extension. Place end of pipe on ground to the RIGHT of a center line drawn to the ground from the crankshaft center Disable ignition (pull spark plug wires) Bump starter. Serves one, batteries not included, do not teach your siblings this trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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