Thread: Bloody front oil seal

Well I stripped it this arvo and all I can say is the seal was wet but no obvious damage. So I am none the wiser as to why.


I was surprised how there was no oil on the timing belt or the pulley. I dare say it was a very small weep and most likely been leaking longer than I may have thought.


I have installed a new seal and got timing belt back on, will put it all back together tomorrow.


Funny thing with the starter , took me maybe 45 mins to get it off and moved to the side , took me 30 mins to get the bloody rubber plug that seals where the locking pin goes out from inside the bell housing as it fell inwards when I was trying to get it out.


I think my years working in boat engine rooms and fitting many things blind or with no room makes jobs like the starter motor seem not that hard.


See how long this seal lasts. I am not sure if the rubber seal will last as long as the Teflon seal would but time will tell.


Cheers Ean

Wouldn't be a true landrover without the odd oil leak would it

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