Is the oil pump seal the same as the crankshaft seal?
The oil pump seal is an o-ring that goes between the oil pump housing and the engine block. The oil pump also seals with silicone. If the oil pump is not leaking it is not necessary to pull it off and reseal it unless you want to do so for preventative maintenance. You got it, oil pump seal and crankshaft seal are synonmous for that engine.
What to do if your crankshaft seal is leaking?
The BlueDevil Oil Stop leak would treat a leaking crankshaft seal. As long as you are not losing oil too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the product. Typically, you should expect to see results after around 100-200 miles of driving.
Where does the oil pump seal go on a car?
The crankshaft seal goes around the crankshaft just like the cam seals. The oil pump seal is an o-ring that goes between the oil pump housing and the engine block. The oil pump also seals with silicone.
Is there seal between oil pump and balancer shaft?
The is a new part that has a holder that holds the seal from pooping out. There also is a seal between the oil pump and the balancer as well. They tend to get flattened out and brittle. When the timing belt is replaced on these engines you also need to replace the balancer shaft seal as well.
Where is oil leaking from the crankshaft seal?
Just so we are clear the cam sensor on the left near the water pump outlet is where we see oil as you can see from the video. Its also possible the oil leak from the crankshaft seal is putting out the oil we see spreading accross the timing chain cover. The most significant oil I see in the area of the cam sensor is from below.
How does the front crank seal work on a car?
The front (water pump side) crank seal, only has to deal with the very modest amount of non-pressurized oil being thrown around the drive chains….these are lubed by the splash oil coming back down from the head.
What kind of sealer do I need for my crankshaft?
BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is specifically designed to target your crankshaft seals for repair. BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is a non-particulate chemical sealer that will restore your crankshaft seals to their original size and pliability restoring their ability to seal against your crankshaft and stopping your oil leak.
What should I do if I have an oil leak in my engine?
For many years, the most accepted way of fixing oil leaks was to disassemble much of your engine and replace the gasket or seal that is leaking. A gasket, usually made of paper, cork or rubber seals two stationary objects in your engine to keep oil where it should be.