Re-use Exhaust Seal Rings & How deep: Rear Main Seal?
#1
Drifting
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Gearing up for the clutch job and have a couple of questions.
The circular crush rings for the wastegate, crossover pipe, etc. are EXPENSIVE and about $15 a pop. Can they be re-used?
And how deep does the Rear Main Seal have to go in? Flush with the surface of the engine block or as deep as it will go?
Thanks!
Simpson
The circular crush rings for the wastegate, crossover pipe, etc. are EXPENSIVE and about $15 a pop. Can they be re-used?
And how deep does the Rear Main Seal have to go in? Flush with the surface of the engine block or as deep as it will go?
Thanks!
Simpson
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i was reading the book and it says to drive lubed seal till it stops at oil seal stop with tool # 9126
is the seal the same depth as the groove?
also when doing the clutch be sure not to re-use pre torqued bolts, use new ones. i broke two of the old ones when i reused and torqued it ( serves me right for being cheap)
also get the clutch alighment tool it helps
did u also get a new pilot bearing? might as well .
while ur under there might as well shim the wg
is the seal the same depth as the groove?
also when doing the clutch be sure not to re-use pre torqued bolts, use new ones. i broke two of the old ones when i reused and torqued it ( serves me right for being cheap)
also get the clutch alighment tool it helps
did u also get a new pilot bearing? might as well .
while ur under there might as well shim the wg
#4
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I wondered the same thing when I did my rebuild. I asked a very knowledgeable tech. here and he said he very seldom replaces them and has to have a problem.
If they look good I would save the coin. I did
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If they look good I would save the coin. I did
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i say change it while ur down there.
imade a mistake on not doin' mine when i did the clutch and it developed aslight leak, usually if i maintain the oil level at above 1/2.
i just maintain it at 1/2 righ now and no leaks nor problems.
imade a mistake on not doin' mine when i did the clutch and it developed aslight leak, usually if i maintain the oil level at above 1/2.
i just maintain it at 1/2 righ now and no leaks nor problems.