Harmonic balancer seal 4.0 ohv

[cdxhizors]

I'm doing the timing cover gasket and I'm stumped. How do I put it in and make sure it's seated correctly? I'm reading about a tool from ford but I need to finish it today. Any tips/tricks? The old one doesn't leak.. Should I just not touch it and reinstall the harmonic balancer??

 

[cdxhizors]

Well replaced the seal since i had to replace the harmonic balancer. Now the motor leaks oil like crazy. The seal was very loose to get into the timing cover. Now what?

 

[jeremysdad]

Not being condescending...

I assume you're fairly new to the 'gently installing seals' game...

I've been wrong before...

That being said...you can't just hammer them home...requires patience, love, and a block of wood. And patience...

You probably cracked the front cover, or in the case of olden days SBC and SBF's, distorted the holy jeebus out of it...

Make sure you didn't over-tighten the flange bolts...that'll do it too...

Might need a 'sleeve and seal kit' otherwise...

Best of luck!

 

[cdxhizors]

Not being condescending...

I assume you're fairly new to the 'gently installing seals' game...

I've been wrong before...

That being said...you can't just hammer them home...requires patience, love, and a block of wood. And patience...

You probably cracked the front cover, or in the case of olden days SBC and SBF's, distorted the holy jeebus out of it...

Make sure you didn't over-tighten the flange bolts...that'll do it too...

Might need a 'sleeve and seal kit' otherwise...

Best of luck!

I've only replaced one other seal before but I get the general idea.. When I mean it was loose I mean I put oil around it and was able to push it in the hole with my fingers.. I used a 38mm socket to tap it in square but it moved around in that cover like it was too small by just a little.

 

[enjr44]

Best guess is they gave you the wrong seal. You sure as heck can't push a seal in with your fingers.

 

[jeremysdad]

Best guess is they gave you the wrong seal. You sure as heck can't push a seal in with your fingers.

A likely scenario...might have been in the wrong slot in the shelf/bin, and counter guy didn't verify the part number.

 

[cdxhizors]

A likely scenario...might have been in the wrong slot in the shelf/bin, and counter guy didn't verify the part number.

I verified today that it's the correct seal.. What do I do now? I guess try another? I can't warranty it cause they say it was improper installation.

 

[Big Jim M]

Take the timing cover down there with you! Make sure to get the proper seal. Meanwhile show them how easy it is to place the first one in the hole.
Big Jim

 

[jeremysdad]

Take the timing cover down there with you! Make sure to get the proper seal. Meanwhile show them how easy it is to place the first one in the hole.
Big Jim

Yep.

Something's off...

Is their listing wrong and the gave you an SOHC seal?

 

[jeremysdad]

Quick google search reveals multiple part numbers based on year...take the cover with you...

https://www.google.com/webhp?source...=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=94 ramger 4.0 crank seal

https://www.google.com/webhp?source...&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=2001 ranger 4.0 crank seal

 

[cdxhizors]

I'm definitely not taking the cover back off. I'll check out napa.. Some of those threads mentioned part numbers that fit better.

 

[AndyB.]

You could always check out your family friendly Ford dealer. I'm pretty sure they can look up the right part number so you can fix it right the first time.

 

[cdxhizors]

You could always check out your family friendly Ford dealer. I'm pretty sure they can look up the right part number so you can fix it right the first time.

The first seal I tried was from the local ford dealer. The second was national brand.

 

[enjr44]

I verified today that it's the correct seal.. What do I do now? I guess try another? I can't warranty it cause they say it was improper installation.

It sure as hell wasn't the correct seal if it does not fit!!! It had one in it that fit before you took it out. You need one like the old one.

 

[cdxhizors]

It sure as hell wasn't the correct seal if it does not fit!!! It had one in it that fit before you took it out. You need one like the old one.

Lol definitely not. The old one crumbled when I had the cover out so I have no clue the interference fit it had. I have 3 different deals from the ford dealer.. Paid for one. He said to bring back the ones that don't fit. I'll try in a day or so.