200 tdi timing case, damage to oil seal housing

Afternoon all,

Another chapter in the 200 tdi saga. Whilst getting the crank gear/pulley off (very tight, needed a puller), the timing case got a little damaged, as per photos.

A bit of crack and the hole for the oil seal is slightly out of round.

Any suggestions?

Waiting to hear back from local engineering place, can get second hand ones on eBay for around £100.

DIY option I guess is to get the file out and see what I can do about it? Don't think the crack will be an issue as its not all the way through, unlikely to leak oil.

As long as the seal doesn't distort I would have thought it would be ok, maybe.