| May 23, 2007 - 11:40 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #560866 · Replies: 10 · Views: 2,121 |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '07 From Houston Currently Offline 
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So you cann't just replace the seal like a transmission seal ? ie tap it in ? What about putting the car in gear (first), having someone hold the brakes & then breaking the bolt off, or would that strip the gears ? I've done a valve job & thought this wouldn't be as bad, but if its going to be a real bind then it may be worth sending it off to the garage...... Crap ! |
| Apr 28, 2007 - 8:11 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #551980 · Replies: 10 · Views: 2,121 |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '07 From Houston Currently Offline
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I replaced the oil pan seal last weekend as I was leaking some oil & after driving it and looking harder, it looks like I have a small leak in the crankshaft seal - not confirmed as its covered, just guessed. Lifted the engine, removed the right hand engine mount, pulled off the camshaft cover and the tried to undo the crankshaft bolt. I managed to bend a bolt, crack the side of the wheel (crowbar was touching it & holding the bolt) and the dam nut didn't even budge. Used a long (2ft) extension torque bar & nothing apart from damaging the crakshaft wheel. I put it back togther & pretty hacked off. I fear I'll do more damage to the wheel, offbalance it - if I haven't already & wondering if its time for the garage. Any ideas if I was to give it a second go ? $20 in seals & no doubt the garage wants a couple of hundred.... 95 Celica GT, 145000 |
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