Crank Seal

[Carl]

Any one know if it is possible to change the crank seal on a beta 2000 with the engine still in the car. ( I think it's the crank seal, there's oil pissin' out near the gearbox)

[Keith Turner]

It is possible but not easy, you have to follow the procedure for changing the clutch which involves removing drive shafts, & hanging the gearbox or sitting it on a jack so that you can move it into the underwing area. Remove the clutch lock the flywheel & undo the 6 bolts holding it on they are usually locktited as well as being very tight holding the engine steady is a problem! Remove the flywheel to expose the seal. It is all very cramped & awkward being trained in gynacology would help!! Dropping the whole subframe with everthing on it is not that difficult & makes access easier if you have the lifting gear - an engine crane will do the job
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