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01-20-2011, 12:07 PM

Vorsicht

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Quick question - Main seal

When inserting new main crankshaft/engine seal how far does it go in? Should it be flush around the outside diameter or protruding out a smidgen?

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01-20-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vorsicht

When inserting new main crankshaft/engine seal how far does it go in? Should it be flush around the outside diameter or protruding out a smidgen?

On other brands I've performed this on, they were driven in flush.

Measure the depth and the seal.

Edited to add: 2 mm below the flange of the crankcase...according to the Porsche manual.

Last edited by IXLR8; 01-20-2011 at 05:11 PM. Reason: Added Porsche Repair Manual info.

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01-21-2011, 12:14 PM

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Thanks! Glad I asked.... Set properly now.

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On other brands I've performed this on, they were driven in flush.

Measure the depth and the seal.

Edited to add: 2 mm below the flange of the crankcase...according to the Porsche manual.

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