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Re: Rear Crank Seal and Front Gear Box Oil Seal - 1972 MGB

To: Daybell7@aol.com
Subject: Re: Rear Crank Seal and Front Gear Box Oil Seal - 1972 MGB
From: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:50:26 -0600
Daybell7@aol.com wrote:
> MG Listers,
>  
> While changing the clutch I'm doing some preventative maintenance  including 
> replacing the subject seals.  I have the clutch out and have  cleaned up 
> everything but the engine bay.  What other parts should I  replace as a 
>normal 
> course?  

> Rear crank seal questions: How difficult is it to remove the  flywheel?  
> Should I remove the endplate?  Is there a gasket on the  endplate?  

The flywheel comes off easily. You'll need a new locking ring for the 
bolts however. 40lbs torque seems to stick in my mind. This has been 5
years.

You may want to get the flywheel resurfaced. A machine shop will do it
in a

> Front gear box oil seal questions:  Are special tools required?   How 
> difficult is it to fit the shims?
>  
> The Bentley and Haynes service manuals aren't too explicit.  Does  anyone 
> have specific guidance to replace the seals?

Sorry, I neglected this job when I did do the clutch. I'd just bought 
the car, and I didn't know about this list at the time.

Paul.




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