Crank seal oil leak replacement cost
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Crank seal oil leak replacement cost
I went to see my mechanic for a small oil leak i've been ignoring. He quoted me $320 to change the crank seal and timing belt. Since he's going to replace the timing belt, what other parts might need replacing ?
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Re: Crank seal oil leak replacement cost
That's a good price.
I'd consider replacing the water pump, tensioner, cam seal, 2 accessory belts, thermostat and coolant as well while in there. Then you would be good for another 100k miles.
I'd consider replacing the water pump, tensioner, cam seal, 2 accessory belts, thermostat and coolant as well while in there. Then you would be good for another 100k miles.
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Is the crank seal in the tenioner? im ordering the Gates timing belt kit w/ water pump. I want to make sure I have all the parts for my mechanic.
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It may be the oil pump needs resealed instead of (or in addition to) the front shaft seals. Beware.
Without teardown and inspection, it's darn hard to tell.
Recent, this one had 180,000 miles on it and was leaking bad enough to soak the frame and blow oil all under the car:
Without teardown and inspection, it's darn hard to tell.
Recent, this one had 180,000 miles on it and was leaking bad enough to soak the frame and blow oil all under the car:
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i did both the crank seal.. and oil pump. cam seal..
on mine it was the oil pump seal for sure.. there is specific gasket there that fails.
How do i know these.. I did the crank seal first.. then i still had oil leak , so i had do the job 3 times.. hey but labor is cheap .. its called my back)
on mine it was the oil pump seal for sure.. there is specific gasket there that fails.
How do i know these.. I did the crank seal first.. then i still had oil leak , so i had do the job 3 times.. hey but labor is cheap .. its called my back)
