Help with a front crank seal

[javaman34]

I have a leaking front crank seal in my Bronco. It is leaking pretty bad when sitting. Anyone know how to repair one of these things. I do know the Timing cover does not have to be removed. I don't have the pullers or other tools to do this. HELP!!!!

[Hypoid]

What engine?

[javaman34]

It has a 302 EFI engine. I've done this seal once before, but the family member that helped me has moved away and he had all the cool tools that made it as easy as pie. I like pie.

[Hypoid]

I have the puller for the harmonic balancer. It might be quicker to reserve the loan-a-tool at your local auto parts.

[CS79bronco]

If it's leaking that bad & has been replaced before the crank's surface is probably worn. You can get the seal in a kit, with a stainless steel sleeve to slip over the crank snout. That way the seal has a smooth, even surface to seal against. You have to clean the snout real good to get the sleeve on, but not real hard to do. Should come with instructions. Good luck.

[javaman34]

If it's leaking that bad & has been replaced before the crank's surface is probably worn. You can get the seal in a kit, with a stainless steel sleeve to slip over the crank snout. That way the seal has a smooth, even surface to seal against. You have to clean the snout real good to get the sleeve on, but not real hard to do. Should come with instructions. Good luck.

I'll bring it down to your place to have it done. LOL

[CS79bronco]

C'mon down! But would be expensive, gas both ways, food (steak & trimmings), beer, tool rental, portable TV rental (must watch Broncos tomorrow afternoon), etc. If you can bring Mike and his tools it would go much faster. lmao

[javaman34]

I can bring a beer, a steakum sandwich, and a transistor radio for the game.

[Rick]

:lmao:
But would be expensive, gas both ways, food (steak & trimmings), beer, tool rental, portable TV rental

[CS79bronco]

I can bring a beer, a steakum sandwich, and a transistor radio for the game.

I'm afraid that falls short of my expectations. lol

[javaman34]

I'm afraid that falls short of my expectations. lol

That is what I call a counter-offer.

[CS79bronco]

Well, my expectations are: steak, et al, from Outback (curbside takeaway will do), case of Stella Artois, Mike for consultation (previous also for him), a good TV, you bring a good puller and needed parts, and be willing to do most of the work. I will install the sleeve during half-time or commercials providing you have the crank cleaned & ready. Personally, I feel like this would be an excellent opportunity for you to learn something new, and beneficial to your Bronco at a very reasonable cost. And you need to be here before kick-off at 1:00 PM. If I get settled into my recliner before you arrive the deals off for the sleeve part, I still expect Mike & I to visit & enjoy the food & Stella while watching the game, while you figure how to get-r-done.
This is the most BS I have written on this forum ever! lol

[javaman34]

a good TV

Oh, now we are up to a Good TV. Before it was just a rental TV. :tisktisk::lmao:

[Hypoid]

This is the most BS I have written on this forum ever! lol:lmao::lmao::lmao: True and correct! Besides, we don't have permission from my Mrs!

[CS79bronco]

OK, you can carry my 36" TV out to the driveway from the second floor, don't worry about bringing one. And Mike & I will need recliners too. OK?

[javaman34]

I'll bring you guys a couple of metal folding chairs and bricks to put your feet on.

[CS79bronco]

Hmmm, you aren't really hoping to get this done tomorrow are you? I bet you're gonna sit at home & watch the Broncos whoop up on Tom Brady.

[javaman34]

There is no way I'm doing this tomorrow. I will probably tear into it next weekend and get it done.

[CS79bronco]

Aww, c'mon! Mike & I need a good meal tomorrow (at least I do, don't know Mike's plans). I won't be available next weekend, I have to get out & find a wheel for my GFs Prius.

[javaman34]

Skip the Prius.

[CS79bronco]

No no no, can't do that. She needs to have a spare tire.

[javaman34]

But, it's a Prius. Just buy a couple of rubber bands and tell her to put them around the rim.

[CS79bronco]

The rim (wheel) is what broke.

[Hypoid]

No no no, can't do that. She needs to have a spare tire.
If it cost more than a AAA membership, its a waste of money.

[javaman34]

If it cost more than a AAA membership, its a waste of money.

YES!!!!!!:thumb:

[CS79bronco]

Hey, who's side you on? I'm trying to get you a free ride to the Springs, free steak & good beer, & watch the game, and watch Jerry get his Bronco oil leak fixed all at the same time.

[Hypoid]

Ummmm, my side????

[javaman34]

The rim (wheel) is what broke.

Must have been what messed up this truck.
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[CS79bronco]

Well, don't you want free steak & beer while watching the game, and getting some good laughs too?

[javaman34]

I'm getting my laughs right now. :lmao:

[CS79bronco]

I'm getting my laughs right now. :lmao:
Yeah, but Mike & I can get lots more at your expense tomorrow! And I showed that Super Duty pic to my GF. She wasn't impressed.

[javaman34]

I showed that Super Duty pic to my GF. She wasn't impressed.

:steer::lmao:

[javaman34]

Mike & I can get lots more at your expense tomorrow!

Explain how that is going to happen.

[CS79bronco]

We will be laughing our a$$es off while watching the game & you working on the Bronco.

[Hypoid]

Besides, we don't have permission from my Mrs!


Well, don't you want free steak & beer while watching the game, and getting some good laughs too? Convince her...

[Hypoid]

We will be laughing our a$$es off while watching the game & you working on the Bronco.
And if things go wrong, he'll be stuck in your driveway. I'm starting to like this. :D

[CS79bronco]

Convince her...
Well, Jerry will just have to feed her too then. Would that work? And your son too?

[Hypoid]

You catch on quick!

[CS79bronco]

And if things go wrong, he'll be stuck in your driveway. I'm starting to like this. :D
Then if he can't get it fixed I'll have to load it on the trailer & haul it back to his house. Not part of the deal either, that would cost extra, even for taking you back to Golden at his expense.

[javaman34]

I'm saving the work until next weekend. Father-in-law has the tools and a huge heated garage to work in and he said I could bring it over next weekend. He should have it cleared by then. So Nanner Nanner Nanner.:2thumbup:

[Hypoid]

Sooooo, what is he cooking?

[CS79bronco]

I'm saving the work until next weekend. Father-in-law has the tools and a huge heated garage to work in and he said I could bring it over next weekend. He should have it cleared by then. So Nanner Nanner Nanner.:2thumbup:
What! Mike, he's backing out on the deal! Just goes to show we can't expect these whippersnappers to keep their word!!! Never trust anyone under 50?

[javaman34]

I guess not. I'm only 46.

[Hypoid]

I guess not. I'm only 46.
That means his F.I.L. is over 50!

Back on topic, what is he cooking?

[CS79bronco]

I guess not. I'm only 46.

Yeah, well, maybe when you get a little older.......

[javaman34]

Back on topic, what is he cooking?

Nothing until next weekend at father-in-laws.

[Hypoid]

Yeah, well, maybe when you get a little older.......

Speaking of which, time for my nap.

[CS79bronco]

Back on topic, what is he cooking?
Well, I was expecting steak & goodies from Outback as they have a good take-away service.

[javaman34]

Speaking of which, time for my nap.

Yeah, people over 50 need their naps.

[CS79bronco]

Nothing until next weekend at father-in-laws.
OK, so now you're gonna make your FIL feed us?

[javaman34]

OK, so now you're gonna make your FIL feed us?

Sure, let me know how that works out for ya.

[CS79bronco]

What ya think Mike? Is it worth the risk of eating unknown food at a strange place just to watch someone work? Maybe if he pays for our gas to get there & back?

[javaman34]

Again, let me know how that works out for ya.

[CS79bronco]

Well, I guess the consultant wandered off to bed, so can't count on him(you know how these 60 somethings are). Maybe I will be in the neighborhood next weekend looking for a Prius wheel. Now if you should happen on a Prius wheel and 2 hubcaps for a 2011, I could work out something. Any of your neighbors have a Prius they wouldn't miss a wheel from you could lay your hands on before then?

[javaman34]

I'll keep my eyes open for one. :eek:

[CS79bronco]

OK, then I'm gonna get off here & do something creative for a while. lol Have a good morning!

[Hypoid]

What ya think Mike? Is it worth the risk of eating unknown food at a strange place just to watch someone work? Maybe if he pays for our gas to get there & back?
That is why you need to get the information first. If nothing else, we can hit the Apple Ridge Cafe for L&O.