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Old 07-01-2014, 12:46 PM   #1
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Given the very limited heating, should I bother to replace the front cover oil seal?
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.
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?
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.)


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