Front crank seal leak?

poopstang · 05-12-2001, 02:01 PM

Does anyone know how to fix the front crank seal? I've changed it 3 times and it still leaks! The cars got a lot of miles so i guess i can't expect much.

I know you can buy a seal kit for the rear main(comes with sleeve and bigger seal).

Any advise?

poopstang · 05-12-2001, 06:04 PM

anybody?

SHaFT7 · 05-13-2001, 05:47 PM

same with me, i need to know too!

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SHaFTed

91GT, Flows, dumps, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma wheels, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!

LX5liter · 05-13-2001, 06:19 PM

Is the seal leaking around the shaft or is it leaking on the outer diameter of the seal?

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B.R.
L.X. 5.0 coupe
Cruise control,power mirrors,...and Thats it!

poopstang · 05-13-2001, 07:32 PM

i believe its leaking between the seal and crank.

AtaxicStanger · 05-13-2001, 09:11 PM

I use a little sealer around the balancer keyway. Try it if you haven't used it before.

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95 GT, GT40 Aluminum Heads, Intake u/l, 9# Powerdyne SC, 65 mm FMS TB, 70 mm FMS MAS, 30 lb injectors, E303 cam, Hooker Super Comp equal shorty headers, H pipe, Flows, Nitto DR, MSD BTM, Adjustable FP reg, 255 fuel pump, Autometer gauge pod with Electric FP guage and Boost guage, a few other odds and ends

91evilstang · 05-14-2001, 03:06 AM

Have had this problem before. My problem was my balancer had alot of miles on it so the seal had worn a groove on it this groove dosent look like much to be worried about but its enough.Their are two ways to fix this problem A:Buy a new balancer this will obvously fix the groove thing AND if your balencer has alot of miles and your seal is leaking chances are your balancer is shot anyway due to oil soaking of the rubber in between the two pieces.B:Or you can what is called a block saver (I think)which is a thin metal sleeve that slides over the seal part of the balancer shaft and also eliminates the groove. With ether solution i would change the front seal again AND put grease one the seal because if you dont the first couple reveloutions will burn up your seal sometimes. The new balancer can be found anywhere from auto zone to summit or other parts catalogs.If you want to spend the money fluidamper sells a great damper but its$350-$385.The "block saver" can be perchased at your local auto parts store for about$6.Hope this helps.

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91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,14*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter.Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.

poopstang · 05-14-2001, 04:39 PM

thanx guys!

05-12-2001, 02:01 PM	#1
poopstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: palmbayFL Posts: 184	Front crank seal leak? Does anyone know how to fix the front crank seal? I've changed it 3 times and it still leaks! The cars got a lot of miles so i guess i can't expect much. I know you can buy a seal kit for the rear main(comes with sleeve and bigger seal). Any advise?

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05-12-2001, 06:04 PM	#2
poopstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: palmbayFL Posts: 184	anybody?

05-13-2001, 05:47 PM	#3
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	same with me, i need to know too! ------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, dumps, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma wheels, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!

05-13-2001, 06:19 PM	#4
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Is the seal leaking around the shaft or is it leaking on the outer diameter of the seal? ------------------ B.R. L.X. 5.0 coupe Cruise control,power mirrors,...and Thats it!

05-13-2001, 07:32 PM	#5
poopstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: palmbayFL Posts: 184	i believe its leaking between the seal and crank.

05-13-2001, 09:11 PM	#6
AtaxicStanger Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 59	I use a little sealer around the balancer keyway. Try it if you haven't used it before. ------------------ 95 GT, GT40 Aluminum Heads, Intake u/l, 9# Powerdyne SC, 65 mm FMS TB, 70 mm FMS MAS, 30 lb injectors, E303 cam, Hooker Super Comp equal shorty headers, H pipe, Flows, Nitto DR, MSD BTM, Adjustable FP reg, 255 fuel pump, Autometer gauge pod with Electric FP guage and Boost guage, a few other odds and ends

05-14-2001, 03:06 AM	#7
91evilstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: lafayette IN USA Posts: 48	Have had this problem before. My problem was my balancer had alot of miles on it so the seal had worn a groove on it this groove dosent look like much to be worried about but its enough.Their are two ways to fix this problem A:Buy a new balancer this will obvously fix the groove thing AND if your balencer has alot of miles and your seal is leaking chances are your balancer is shot anyway due to oil soaking of the rubber in between the two pieces.B:Or you can what is called a block saver (I think)which is a thin metal sleeve that slides over the seal part of the balancer shaft and also eliminates the groove. With ether solution i would change the front seal again AND put grease one the seal because if you dont the first couple reveloutions will burn up your seal sometimes. The new balancer can be found anywhere from auto zone to summit or other parts catalogs.If you want to spend the money fluidamper sells a great damper but its$350-$385.The "block saver" can be perchased at your local auto parts store for about$6.Hope this helps. ------------------ 91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,14*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter.Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.

05-14-2001, 04:39 PM	#8
poopstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: palmbayFL Posts: 184	thanx guys!