DC199512V87

did my kdp and installed the new crank seal that came with the package. now its leaking a slow leak. please tell me its supposed to do that to lubricate the seal..... upon install i made sure the seal lip was all good and not peeled back or underneath anywhere and not damaged so not sure if this is supposed to happen......

oldblues

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mine has no leak in 30,000 mi with new seal !


did u install it on a dry shaft like instructions say ?

i added a drop of loctight to the seal od when i instaled it into the cover ?

DC199512V87

yes installed it and the shaft totally dry like it said and used rt silicone around the od. not impressed.....

cromulius

I'm pretty sure its not supposed to leak. I installed mine totally dry.

rebal

it sould not leak at all eather you messed up or its a bad seal. Did you use the plastic install sleeve when you put it in? if yes you got a bad seal

infidel

Could be a groove worn into the shaft where the seal rides.

DC199512V87

checked for a wear groove on the shaft and didn't c any significant wear before installing the seal. musta somehow messed the seal up......