ArcticSteve

Apparently when installing the REAR crank seal just ahead of the flywheel one is supposed to lube the seal with oil. Naturally, I did not do this.

Now I'm about to install a new oil seal on the FRONT crank extension behind where the timing belt gear sprocket sits along with new oil gear sleeve and o ring.

So question is: lube this seal or install dry?

And while were at it does anyone install anti seize on shafts were sprockets sit. The only "sprocket" I had to use a puller on was the balance belt sprocket. Would you anti seize that? Or is that a bad idea for whatever reason.

Thanks, Steve

AKCJ

Yes. You need to have some lube (oil) on the oil seal so it's not dry during the first startup.

The anti seize on the sprocket shaft would make it easier to get off next time. Which is a good thing. Just don't put on too much - you don't want any to get out and contaminate the belts.

ArcticSteve

Great, thanks.

Mike C.

I've never heard of not doing it.

ArcticSteve

So oil the inside (moving surface), but what about the outside of the seal that has nothing rotating against it.

Techno Duck

I coat the outside of the seal aswell so it slides into the bore easier.

ArcticSteve

OK, great. Puttin all back tomorrow.

John_AZ

I spray the outside of the seal (both RMS & front crank seal) with WD-40 to aid installation and the WD-40 gets gummy to help prevent drips. I spray the surface of the oil pump also after I clean it where the seal contacts.

You must use conventional oil on the crank shaft and seal lips or the seal will burn out.

Use a seal press to get it in straight. I use the front crank bolt and a piece of 1 1/2 PVC pipe cut to fit/length with a big washer inbetween.

GL
John

mytrplseven

I think you should get Porsche to underwrite that tool.

ArcticSteve

John:

Thanks for the awesome tip because I just don't think of these things on my own. 1 1/2 pvc pipe I got lots of.