stevebus Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Hello chaps, got oil running out of the flywheel cover on a 200tdi I'm assuming it's going to be the rear seal, I've ordered all the bits from Turners, just wondering other than the obvious is there anything I need to know, to not to cock it up and do the job right first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Replace the gasket between the flywheel housing and the block as well- they get brittle with time Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Cheers Steve, I have ordered that gasket aswell, is it as obvious a job as just punching one seal out and replacing it with another, I've read I might need some special tool to get the seal in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I've just done the seal on mine, I didn't bother taking the flywheel housing of to do the gasket. I just pulled the old seal out cleaned up, got the seal started by hand then gently knocked it home with a ⅜ extension going round and round to keep it even. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Don't put any oil on the running surface-they are meant to run in dry. I also had one popping out under oil pressure so make sure they are seated well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Thanks guys, that's good to know, so literally tap it in, no special tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 No special tool essential, it a circular drift of similar diameter would be useful for applying even force to prevent distortion. As said, make sure the seal and crank flange are clean and dry, and don’t remove the white plastic centre from the new seal - it sits over the crank flange and guided the new seal on. Withdraw that once the seal is fitted. Check the flange where the seal runs for grooving or pitting. While you’re at that, replace the crank spigot bush and check the clutch parts, including release bearing and especially the pivot point of the fork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Nice one Snagger, thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 another tip , let the engine sit for at least 24 hours before starting . it seems most newly seated seals leak because the seal didn't have time to get back to it's original size (after the white center is removed). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Good point. Do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Good man Hurbie, I wouldn't of known that, it's things like that, that really help, cheers fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Sorry to carry this thread on any longer but a quick question, the gasket between the block and the flywheel housing has a bead or line in blue, it's raised so I'm guessing it might be a seal or sealant set in the gasket,do I go belt and braces and put a silicone bead over the top of that or is it sufficient enough to do the job, it's just that I have used other gaskets like water pump or thermostat without a silicone sealer and they've leaked straight away and always resorted back to a good old tube of gooo. May I also add what tw@t of a job for a poxy 40 quid seal and gasket, we all love a land rover, eh guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Don't add anything else, just fit to a clean surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Cheers fella, thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I don't use silicone on anything, normal paper gaskets just smear grease both sides and fit. Head gasket and gaskets with a sealant line nothing just fit. If you must use a sealant do yourself a favour and get some hylomar. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Cheers Mike, all good info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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