Dentron

If you look at my case, at the top, there is a ring or line where the seal is. That's where it leaks. Let me try to re-post with an arrow. I may have to point at it unless someone else knows how to put the arrow on it at the top where the seal is.

theiceman

just open the pic in paint and draw an arrow and save it ... that is what i do with a lot of pics

whalebird

The 3.6 shaft is nice to have if you have evr seen a snaped 3.2 unit. Improper oil cooler plumbing will kill it.

Dentron

Here you go Ice. Took me a while, but I got it up.

You can kind of see what was starting to happen.

Dentron

That's a good point. I thought about it and am still thinking about it, but that is a good point.

rusnak

Dentron,

How many miles were on that mill? Were you seeing lower oil pressure? What clued you in to the wear?

theiceman

oh i see now .. so it just leaks past the end bearing ? okay now i need to ask a REALLY dumb question . As i have neveer had my engine that far apart .. what end is that ? they flywheel end or the crank pulley end ? and how would I know if it were leaking ?

Dentron

Ice, it would be the Pulley end. The Main Bearing Seal.

Dentron

Actually I was getting far too much smoke coming out of the exhaust at intersections. I have less than 100k so I'm not sure why this was happening. So, I just decided to start all over again with the motor both top and bottom.

Ed Hughes

Also called the "nose bearing".

theiceman

so that can not be replaced with the engine in the car .. it has to be torn down ? wow . i guess I iwll kep an eye on that part of the car .. see if it starts to leak any more than all the others ..

Ed Hughes

There is actually sealant applied to the nose bearing when you put the case together, so you are correct-that gets replaced when the motor gets torn down.

Dentron

Here is where the #8 Main Bearing Seal fits.

Dentron

Ice... don't feel bad. I ask dumb questions all the time. I just have a good team around me. That's how you learn...

I always believe in: Learn as though your going to live forever. Live each day as though it's your last.

Dentron

My heads are done. Now I just need them polished.