Dorset VogueSE
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Apart from either dropping the gearbox, or removing the engine, the job is a piece of p*iss.
I did mine not so long back, and having read the sections in the "Haynes book of wishful thinking" and asking on here, engine out was the easiest solution.
I had engine out, seal swapped, new clutch just for good measure while it was out, and all back together and running in a less than a weekend on my drive.
Engine hoist is only bit of 'specialised' equipment needed, but you will need it wether you pull the engine OR drop the box.
I did mine not so long back, and having read the sections in the "Haynes book of wishful thinking" and asking on here, engine out was the easiest solution.
I had engine out, seal swapped, new clutch just for good measure while it was out, and all back together and running in a less than a weekend on my drive.
Engine hoist is only bit of 'specialised' equipment needed, but you will need it wether you pull the engine OR drop the box.
Richard Martin
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My rear crank (and front) seal leaks. I have assumed that it is an engine out job and the straight-foward. When I posted about this before, the advice was to keep the engine oil topped up and replace the front one when the timing belt is next done and forget about the rear one unless it gets really bad.
Richard Martin
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Is there anything specific to an auto to be aware of?
Dorset VogueSE
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Dorset VogueSE
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To get the Torque convertor off the back of the engine, you need to remove the starter motor then access 4 bolts through the starter motor apature which hold it on.
removing the flywheel is then straight forward
At least yu haven't got to worry about changing the clutch.
gR@HaM
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Thanks for your replies.
I don't know for definite that it needs doing yet, but was advised to by a couple of people on here after posting a photo of the underside of the motor.
I'm towards the end of an epic resto job with a landy I've never even ydriven before! Will take your comments on board - degrease any traces of leaking oil and monitor any fresh leaks once the disco is up and running..
I don't know for definite that it needs doing yet, but was advised to by a couple of people on here after posting a photo of the underside of the motor.
I'm towards the end of an epic resto job with a landy I've never even ydriven before! Will take your comments on board - degrease any traces of leaking oil and monitor any fresh leaks once the disco is up and running..
might be an idea if your degreasing the engine to let it dry off and chuck loads of talc where you think the leak is and the area above it, the talc will absorb the oil and you will have a path to follow to the source
