I-5 crankshaft differences? (MC-1 ==> 4ksq project)

[Huw Powell]

auditude at neta.com wrote:
>
> So, to install the new rear main seal, I just evenly and smoothly
> push it in?  Until how far, flush with the surface of the crank and
> surrounding area?  I suppose just the same depth as the current,
> old one is pushed in, eh? :-)
>
> Is this something that doesn't have to be super-precise?

I have done it a coupla times, using a wire brush'd wooden handle (like
a piece of 1 x 1) as a "drift", and probably a dead blow hammer, wielded
gently. I worked my way around, back and forth, keeping the seal
relatively square as it went in.   Go in til the seal is flush with the
crank and block, as you say.  Both cars still hold oil (whew!).

I used a piece of Teflon as an installing shim (you have to protect the
inner lip of the seal while driving it in, so it doesn't catch) the
second time as I couldn't find the one that actually came with the first
one I did.

There is a photo of sorts at the mid point in this process at the url
below, btw.

--
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/rebuild5.htm

http://www.humanthoughts.org/