Crank shaft oil seal?

lynall said:

Corteco seals are decent.

Garter spring side of the crank seal goes to the oil, timing cover seal garter spring goes to the outside air.

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lynall said:

Whole lot off again to be sure.

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Anaconda said:

The only place I can see it can get into the timing chest is if the gasket has failed in the general area of the red highlighted area. Between the cover and the chest.
I am not 100% sure that it isn't leaking out of the gasket between block and timing chest also as for some reason known only to the specialists they have had the top chest bolts out also.
To be honest I'm trying to avoid taking the chest off if I can.
Already had to change water pump gasket as they sent it back leaking, for the 2nd time.
Appreciate the replies.
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julianf said:

Curious that they did not move the lip from the idler to the crank, like they did on the 300.

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Anaconda said:

That's interesting with regards to the outer seal, I thought ours was the wrong way round, it is how you describe. However, I have seen a couple of videos where the lip on the seal is on the outside and the spring is on the inside.

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