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[grifter]

While I'm doing my Timing Belt I was going to change the front crank oil seal. firstly, I take it this is pretty much as easy (ish) as most other cars - barring a stuck pulley - when is the crank oil seal usually due for a change in most peoples opinion, or are they quite hardy?

I'm at 80k and it's a 2.6 v6.

Cheers

G

[Nick W]

It's not hard to do once you've undone the crank bolt and drawn the timing belt pulley off.


But if it isn't leaking(and it will be obvious if it is) leave it alone.

[grifter]

It's not hard to do once you've undone the crank bolt and drawn the timing belt pulley off.


But if it isn't leaking(and it will be obvious if it is) leave it alone.

Very tempting since belt is coming off mind you but I'll have a look at it as I am getting oil stains all over the sump and guard underneath, although this maybe the sump.

[Doctor Gollum]

If you're to do it, you could pull the oil pump and reseal that as well as the sumps and new crank seal and oil pressure switch... But unless it's clearly pouring out of everywhere, then as Nick says, why bother

[grifter]

If you're to do it, you could pull the oil pump and reseal that as well as the sumps and new crank seal and oil pressure switch... But unless it's clearly pouring out of everywhere, then as Nick says, why bother

I know, where to stop! Resealing the sump was one of the jobs on the list anyway.

[Nick W]

If you're to do it, you could pull the oil pump and reseal that as well as the sumps and new crank seal and oil pressure switch... But unless it's clearly pouring out of everywhere, then as Nick says, why bother

I know, where to stop! Resealing the sump was one of the jobs on the list anyway.

The oil pressure is prone to leaking which makes a mess, and the oil can creep up the wiring loom. The low pressure warning light flickering is another symptom. As a new switch takes seconds to fit and costs a fiver, it isn't worth wasting time on inspecting it; just buy a new one.


I would only ever disturb the oil pump if I was absolutely  certain it was faulty. 'Just in case' maintenance is likely to cause more problems than it might  solve.