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Kentucky Bus Man
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:46 am    Post subject: Looking for quality seals Reply with quote

I am getting ready to buy some crank seals and pushrod tube seals for my 73 1.7. Any advice on the best brand and the best place to buy them online?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:01 am    Post subject: Re: Looking for quality seals Reply with quote

Regarding the transmission side crank seal: This is only my personal experience, but I went through 3 of the red Reinz seals, each lasting only several hundred miles before they would leak. I have no idea why - end play was good, pressed in fine, etc - they just leaked (a lot!!). I switched to the black Sabo seals and they have been completely fine - no leak issues and only changing them just because I had the engine out for another reason. I'm still running one now.

Again, just my personal experience, but Sabo is my go-to for that seal.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Looking for quality seals Reply with quote

seals come in many forms.

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Make sure you get the correct size on the pushrod tubes. Use Viton seals there. Read this on flywheel seals. https://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=60
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