rear crank seal?

  1. Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8
    #1
    guys i got a rear crank seal leak i think,leaking between engine block and gearbox.wa shud i do?do it my self or get some 1 to do it?if i get some 1 to do it how much would it cost?need help asap!cheers peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Telford Posts: 372 FIAT 1.9 MJet GPS in New Orleans Blue.
    #2
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    Originally Posted by konone View Post
    guys i got a rear crank seal leak i think,leaking between engine block and gearbox.wa shud i do?do it my self or get some 1 to do it?if i get some 1 to do it how much would it cost?need help asap!cheers peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez
    Pretty sure this is a flywheel removal job... easier to get it done but costs more for what is a pretty cheap part. Depends on ur money situ and how good with spanners u r mate TBH. Remember the clutch will be contaminated too so budget for a clutch as well.

    Cost depends on who does it.
  3. Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8
    #3
    well im a bus mechanic so shud be fine but havin the room and space to do it mite be a problem.i do have another problem tho.theres a slight banging noise every so ofter sounds like a starter motor sticking(not big ends cuz that would happen all the time),i think this cuz it doesnt want to engage most of the time but i do get the bloody thing started.but any ideas how long it would take to do?
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Telford Posts: 372 FIAT 1.9 MJet GPS in New Orleans Blue.
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by konone View Post
    well im a bus mechanic so shud be fine but havin the room and space to do it mite be a problem.i do have another problem tho.theres a slight banging noise every so ofter sounds like a starter motor sticking(not big ends cuz that would happen all the time),i think this cuz it doesnt want to engage most of the time but i do get the bloody thing started.but any ideas how long it would take to do?
    Get it up high as u can and its easier. Space is the problem, weight of stuff wont be if u work on busses. I would set a saturday aside to do it properly but get all the bits u need (or mite need) before u start. Easier with a spare pair of hands too.
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #5
    Yeh, gearbox off, clutch off, flywheel off. Then you'll see the seal.

    They way i've found best to change one is:

    drill two holes either side of it, and self tap two screws in it, then leave a bit of the head out, then pull the screw with pliers.