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Sorry, I did not see anything from the experts on the correct seal depth when installed for the updated seal:

Does the flywheel seal go in until it is just flush with the case?

I got the brown/black one with ribs on the outside, which I am told is the best updated part, and it went in fine with some effort until it is just flush with the case.

I am trying to be very careful not to deform it and just want to make sure it should not go any deeper before reassembly.

Thanks,

Olivier

There is room for it to go in further but flush w/ the case is good to go!

Thanks, that makes me feel better. It seems that I have a question along these lines with every part I replace. I am enjoying all the access to these parts of the engine, but also worried I will make things worse by disturbing seals on what was at most a seepage issue that was still within oil "consumption" specs.

Thanks again,

Olivier

I understand all those emotions, Olivier. All that worrying just makes for a satisfying feeling when it's back together and works just great.

Heiniken is not a beer, it's pisswater... if any 911 had beer pouring out of it , i'de be proper beer, German, or in case of a Turbo , Belgian Duvel beer .

Thanks, Superman. As much as I look forward to getting it back on the road as soon as possible, I am taking my time and enjoying all the exploration and ability to fix and clean things I cannot normally reach.

Olivier

Don't worry about pushing that crank seal in a little further. Doing so actually give the seal lip a "fresher" surface on which to ride. Over time, the seal can actually wear an ever-so-tiny/shallow groove in the crank flange.