nickr Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just in the process of preparing a Discovery 200tdi to drop into my early 90. I’ve purchased some of the conversion bits and pieces, and included are the bearing end cap ‘t’ seals. The whole reason I’m doing the conversion is that I have a failed rear crankshaft oil seal in my current 2.5na so I’m really keen to avoid all the fuss again so I’m certainly going to make sure I fit a new OEM crankshaft seal. I wasn’t however expecting to drop the sump and ladder frame to fit new T seals. Is this a necessary step - are they known to be problematic? Related to this. What I’m struggling to understand is that even if the T seals did leak – would the flywheel to engine block gasket (Err1440) not back these up to prevent leaks? Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Never heard of the T seals giving problems. The rear crank seal ..... maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 my 200tdi is 18 years old, haven't had any problems with the 'T' seals & they are the originals LR fitted when the engine was built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks Ralph and Jim, I think I will let sleeping dogs lie then. A follow up question. The old flywheel to engine gasket appears to have additional sealant lines around the crank area. The replacement gasket I have is a britpart one which does not have this. Is it best to dry fit or complement the gasket with some sealant. I think I’ve seen RTV mentioned – or is it worth trying to pick up a genuine one. Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 got a flywheel housing to block gasket here for a 200tdi if you want it. this one is from a Elring block gasket kit, Elring EWP208 printed all over it. can drop it over or you can pick up from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks Ralph. I'm probably going to pop down to LRP tomorrow morning. More than happy to come to you. I will send a pm. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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