3.6 Install - It's Alive!

[ohecht]

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

[surflvr911sc]

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

[ohecht]

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

[Superman]

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

[svandamme]

you had beer pouring out of the bell housing? Is that a factory Heineken engine?

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 .

[ohecht]

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

[KTL]

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.