jedi0_3

Evening all.
I need to change this on my Mk4 XR3i but don't want to spend £200 plus getting Fords to do it! I have done one before but it leaked soon afterwards.
Does anyone have any hints or tips on how to fit one without the spring coming off.
What distance piece can be used to get it into position?
Thanks guys.

haz87

Always fitted them by hand. Smear a bit of grease around the outer lip and it should go in no issues

Matt Evans

Buy the best quality seal you can, they are a bit fiddly to fit but not impossible.

jedi0_3

Is the Ford one the best to get?

Matt Evans

I thought so when i did mine, it seemed much better made and firmer, which held the spring in place.

Others may have different ideas though?

jedi0_3

When haz87 says smear outer lip in grease I assume he means the outside edge of the seal that fits against the oil pump and not the central hole that grips the crank?

jedi0_3

Evening all.
Has anyone else got any advice on fitting CVH front crank oil seal?
Do i put grease on outside edge of seal & inside edge that touches crank?
What have people used as a distance piece to push it into place?
Thanks

clarke5700

i use my right thumb and smear lots of grees imo