How big is a neoprene rear seal retainer?

If the side seals protrude above the pan rail surface, then the seal retainer will need to be pulled back out and reinstalled to insure adequate insertion of the side seals. Torque the real seal retainer to 23-28 ft-lbs when satisfied with the side seal fit.

How much can you Torque a real seal retainer?

Torque the real seal retainer to 23-28 ft-lbs when satisfied with the side seal fit. The use of the black rubber seals with their accompanying ‘nails’ presents a slightly different scenario.

How to install rear seal on neoprene block?

The retainer with the installed rear seal half and aforementioned KW Copper Coat application is installed into the block without the side seals in place. Torque the rear seal retainer to 23-28 ft-lbs. Before inserting the black side seals, put a small amount of RTV into each of the side seal holes.

Where does rear seal go on kW block?

KW Copper Coat or similar type of sealer is applied to the retainer flats where it mates to the block. At this point, the remaining rear seal half is laid into the retainer groove with emphasis being put on insuring that the lip of the seal faces the inside of the engine when the retainer is bolted in place.

Why do I need to replace my balancer shaft seal?

My oil leak is due to the balancer shaft seal not doing its job. I also smell gearbox oil and therefore will replace both these seals. To get to the balancer shaft seal you need to remove the clutch. Mark the position of the clutch with respect to the clutch backing plate before you remove it so youll find your way back to how it was.

What kind of rope seal do I need for rear gasket?

For those of you who want to retain the factory type rope seal and avoid the current non-asbestos fiberglass core rope seals available in most kits this is the seal for you. Made by Best Gasket company the GraphtiteTM rope seal is a cost effective solution to rear main seal leaks.

Why does the harmonic balancer need to be replaced?

Rubber that is missing, squeezing out of place or dry rotted is a problem and calls for replacement. Never attempt to reassemble a balancer that is coming apart. On many engines, the harmonic balancer also serves as the sealing surface for the front crankshaft seal. Infrequent oil changes allow the seals to harden.

What kind of rubber is used in a harmonic balancer?

The hardness of the rubber in the harmonic balancer is critical. We can measure the hardness of rubber with an instrument called a durometer. Rubber used in the construction of a harmonic balancer may measure around 60 on the durometer scale. Deterioration makes the rubber softer but age and heat can also cause it to harden.