D15 Front Crankshaft Seal

Clodhopper Pete · Oct 9, 2014

I am taking my D15 apart to repair a steering problem (turned out to be a broken steering gear shaft) and thought it might be a good time to replace a leaking front crankshaft seal. I'd like to get everything I'm likely to need here ahead of time, but I am not sure what all is involved. Are there gaskets and other things that need to also be replaced after having the timing gear cover off.

Also, where can I get an oil seal centering tool, and a seal expander?

Dick L · Oct 10, 2014

Probly the least you can get by with would be a front cover gasket. I buy rolls of gasket material and cut my own front cover gaskets when that is all I need. I use a piece of thin shim stock and wrap it in the shape of a funnel, well greased, around the crankshaft to keep from tearing the seal lip. Care in watching the seal while tightening the front cover bolts will keep it centered.

D15 Front Crankshaft Seal

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