I've broken a new timing side crank seal trying to fit it into place. It's been supplied by RGM and seems just like the old one, but won't fit... Should I heat it a bit?
Sparkplug,
Don't heat it. The seal should be a tight fit and cos it's put in the 'wrong way round' that is spring first it can be a little beggar to start square.
Just fitted one myself last week. I find them easier to get in square if you use the back end of a deep socket to drift them it. It gives you better control over it
Fit the crankshaft seal with the garter spring side to the oil pressure = which is the timing cover gallery through which the crankshaft is fed oil from the pump, so spring side towards the outside, or facing away from the engine
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