Front Main crank seal SR20DE and chain

[George Roffe]

Steve wrote:

>Hey all. My slow leak has gotten pretty bad IMO. It *looks* like it is
>from the front main, as the pan is wet but it is coming from around the
>pulley. Anyone got any tips/advice on fixing this? I got a seal today, and
>the good news is there is a sleeve kit for the crank if it is badly
>groved/ I hope it is not.

You shouldn't need the sleeve kit.  I've replaced main seals with grooved
cranks and never had a problem.

Just be sure to set the seal flush with the timing chain cover.  Do *NOT*
press it all the way in.

George Roffe
Houston, TX
91 SE-R (well modded)
91 G20  (well modded)
84 944 SCCA ITS race car under construction
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