Replacing Crank Rear Main Seal

[AussieEtype]

I am pulling my gearbox out in a little while and in an ideal world I would like to replace the rear main crank seal on the engine.

So - i assume it is not possible to replace the rope seal with the crankshaft in place but what about a modern rubber double lipped oil seal - is there a modification that allows their installation and use without lowering the crankshaft or am I stuck with a drippy rope seal until I pull the engine for major lower end work or a rebuild.

Thanks

Garry

[Mountain King]

Not to my knowledge,
The crank normally needs to be modified, see RBR for more info,
http://www.rob-beere-racing.co.uk/newpr ... html#12lip



Andy

[AussieEtype]

Thanks Andy - looks I stay with a drippy oil seal.

Cheers

Garry