[Supras] Front seals

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In a message dated 3/12/2008 10:22:36 PM Arab Standard Time,  
dgyoba at abstractconsulting.com writes:

1.   Check PCV system for proper operation.

2.  Check for excessive  blowby.  Both of these can cause excessive crankcase 
pressure, which  
will push oil past the seal.

3.  On the NEXT seal, inspect the  crank for burs, rough spots, or runout.

4.  Yeah...  Make  sure the seal is in the right way.  It certainly fits in 
niccely the  wrong 
way...  (DON'T TRUST THE HAYNES MANUAL.  Guess how I  know...  I should have 
taken the extra 
minute that it would have  taken to look it up in my TSRM.)


For #1 and #2, this should also  affect the rear main as well.  You should 
check that via the  
inspection plate at the front of the transmission.  It's not as  visible a 
leak, but can cause 
some bad things, so it should be  checked.



Dan was right on the mark here, and I was the victim of #3 in a  poorly 
rebuilt ATK engine. Three sets for me also, but crankcase pressure was  eliminated. 
That engine has been executed by firing squad.
 
Greg Altig
Frederick, MD
'92 & '89 Mk III  Turbo/Targa/5 speed
"The 5 liter eaters"
'85 Mk II P-Type
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