Thread: Nightmare

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

I could be wrong but pump comes with a pump insert tool for aligning pump on shaft flats. Pump comes with no seal sold separately (maybe from LR they sell together). Can use the pump insert tool as a way of driving in the seal but you need a method of getting the seal on the shaft lip first or else it will leak badly again. Apply no lube.

Not really a tool but I did use it to push the seal in, it's there to locate the pump rotor during fitting.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Not really a tool but I did use it to push the seal in, it's there to locate the pump rotor during fitting.

Yes agree but you need to get the seal over shaft with a tool that allows the seal lip to go first. Then you push it home.

I’m tempted to buy the Victor Reinz after market shaft seal with the tool from AF with the FoMoCo pump then locally buy the genuine LR seal as you really don’t want any doubt on this seal.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Yes agree but you need to get the seal over shaft with a tool that allows the seal lip to go first. Then you push it home.

I’m tempted to buy the Victor Reinz after market shaft seal with the tool from AF with the FoMoCo pump then locally buy the genuine LR seal as you really don’t want any doubt on this seal.

Yes, that's what i did - bought a genuine seal and a Victor Reinz just for that fitment sleeve.

The seal can be fitted without a tool by fitting the lower edge first by holding the seal at an angle then lifting the seal vertically so that the top of the lip is above the shaft. Check with a mirror that the lip is correctly fitted all the way round before inserting the seal into the housing.
All D4 housings have a stop for the seal so insert the seal until it stops.

PS I applied a few drops of bearing retainer to ensure that it stayed in.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Yes agree but you need to get the seal over shaft with a tool that allows the seal lip to go first. Then you push it home.

I’m tempted to buy the Victor Reinz after market shaft seal with the tool from AF with the FoMoCo pump then locally buy the genuine LR seal as you really don’t want any doubt on this seal.

That item comes with the seal, i used an elring seal.