Front Main Seal Disaster

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02-17-2018, 08:40 AM

Joker

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Front Main Seal Disaster

Looks like my FMS folded over on it self while using the FM tool. Has this happened to anyone before?!

What can I do to prevent this from happening agian?

02-17-2018, 09:02 AM

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Make sure you lubricate the crank and seal before you slide the seal over the crank and drive it home. A bit of engine oil, assembly lube or wheel bearing grease will do the trick. You should not put it on dry. Same for your cam seals if you changed them.

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02-17-2018, 09:46 AM

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I coated the seal pretty, well. I guess it needs more.. Thanks Hornet!

02-17-2018, 10:10 AM

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Just run it like that itll buff out.

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02-17-2018, 10:32 AM

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You still have to put it on correctly before using the FM tool. All the tool does is drive it straight and to the correct depth into the oil pump bore, it does nothing to install the seal on the crank correctly.