I put a crank seal in a 948 in a parking lot back in the '60s . It's pretty
easy to do once you pull the radiator. You loosen the crank pulley bolt by
putting the wrench (1 5/16ths) against the frame and hitting the starter.
Don't forget to bend the lock tab back on the crank pulley bolt. When you
put the new felt in, soak it in motor oil first. Look at the pulley where it
rides against the seal and make sure it is smooth and not worn. There should
not be a groove where the seal rides. You can put in the seal without
pulling the timing cover if you are clever. Be sure the Woodruff key doesn't
fall out when you put the pulley back on. The entire job only takes about an
hour to an hour and a half (without rust). This was from memory. - Jim
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Altman
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:54 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Leaking From Front of 948 Engine
I've had an oil leak on the front of my 948 for a couple years now and it is
getting worse. Going to the 50th so I guess I better fix it. I don't think
it
is the pan or the timing cover gaskets. I think it is that cheesy felt
seal in
the timing cover for the crank. I have the felt seal to replace it.
The
service manual says I can remove the radiator and do the job without
having to
raise the engine. My question is, what is the torque for the crank
pulley
bolt? Also, if anyone has any helpful hints, I am open to them.
Doug
....o~'o
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