crank seal - NEW Question!!!

[Huw Powell]

> The job is done.  I had to make the crank locking tool, because the
> impact wouldn't take it apart.


> One
> thing I didn't do was remove (loosen) the water pump.

Oops... the water pump is the key "while you're in there" item to 
replace!  The seals will only leak oil if they go bad - if the water 
pump goes it could overheat your engine, or break the timing belt.

> Btw, it was definitely time to replace the belt...it broke while
> examining it after removal.

And that's how old your water pump probably is...

-- 
Huw Powell

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