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- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Ranger Edge
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Torsion Bar Max Crank (Pre-2008)
- Tire Size
- 265/75/16
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- Professional Dingus At Work
So....... I just finished the timing job on my 4.0L SOHC. About 500 miles ago. I got under my truck today. to see if there were leaks. The rear main, upper, and lower oil pans do not appear to be leaking (maybe a bit of seepage from the rear main but I'm ok with that). So that's good. However the front crank seal appears to be leaking a decent amount. I did replace it during the timing job, with the included seal in the Fel-Pro front cover kit. My first indication should have been that I could push the seal into the bore in the cover with my fingers...... yea hindsight is 20/20. I did align it with the crank, not with the special tool but with the oil slinger and calipers, scooting it back and forth until centered so I doubt that's the reason. I also installed the seal to the same depth as the original, and maybe I shouldn't have done that.
Anyway, vent over. What I want to ask is a) what brand seal should I go with for round two of this replacement? And b) any tips or tricks to know for doing this? Silicone on the outside, (hopefully not) removing the timing cover and re-centering, etc. I really don't want to have to deal with the stupid crank pulley bolt any more than I have to.
Anyway, vent over. What I want to ask is a) what brand seal should I go with for round two of this replacement? And b) any tips or tricks to know for doing this? Silicone on the outside, (hopefully not) removing the timing cover and re-centering, etc. I really don't want to have to deal with the stupid crank pulley bolt any more than I have to.