can the flywheel oil seal be replaced without cracking the case??
 

I am wondering if I should replace my engine case oil seal at the flywheel while I've got the engine out. Can this be done without opening the case?? Can the seal be pryed out past the flywheel hub on the crank?

Thanks!!!

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I know for sure on the older ones, ie 2.0 thru 2.7 that it can be. Don't know about the newer ones for certain, but I suspect that it is true there as well.

Make certain to use a lot of lube on the new seal before installing it. Use a suitable size socket or installation tool to tap iit into place. Some mention the use of sealer on the outside of the seal ring, I kind of think lube is more important, ie to get a good clean seat. If the seal is seated well it will not need any sealer on it. If it is damaged enough to need a sealer it will probably end up leaking anyway, so lube it and be carefull.

Thanks jack - it's a 2.0 I am referring to. I think I'll wait till I get the case apart in a year or so...

Replace it if it is leaking, it can be done easily without splitting the case.

But you will need to replace the flywheel bolts.

For the 2.o it is a straight forward process, just remove the old one any way you can, ie use a screwdriver, chisel and deform the old seal and then pry it out. Next lube the new one, Use a whole lot of grease, ie assembly lube or whatever is handy, carefully align the new seal and gentally tap it into place. Use a socket that is just the same od as the seal and tap around the outside evenly as possible untill the new seal is seated. Make certain EVERYTHING is lubed, the inside , the outside of the seal.

If you do this it will not leak and will last the same as any new seal.

One exception is for engines with VERY high miles. They may have worn a groove iin the crankshaft at the sealing lip. In this case a special sleeve is available that adds about 0.010" to the thickness of the crank and will prevent it from leaking. Stoddaard sells this part. I do not know if Pelican has it or not.