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Originally Posted by Pete_89T2
Given the very limited heating, should I bother to replace the front cover oil seal?
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I would highly recommend it, unless you're in a pinch to get the car running ASAP?
The seal is minimal cost.
If it leaks, it's a PITA to remove and replace from scratch.
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What about the O-ring & copper washer on the bolt? I'm figuring I should on both, but don't really want to wait for parts to arrive.
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I normally don't replace with new parts...
The tip of the bolt doesn't get hot, unless you're using acetylene...
Also, the o-ring doesn't do that much sealing - the threadlocker + copper washer do more than an adequate job of keeping the oil from seeping outside the engine.
Copper washers...I just reanneal and reuse.
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The FSM says that you're supposed to apply a sealer to the flange side of the bolt, but doesn't specify what kind. Anyone know? I assume this would be a standard Permatex grey or similar that you can buy anywhere?
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No need for new copper washer.
Needless to state that the bolt flange needs to be clean and inspected to be free of damage?
Else, any RTV would work...
I usually have copper or red hi-temp stuff, so that's what I'll use.
Gray will work.
(I don't like the blue stuff.)
-Ted