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Old 06-15-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
Changing the crank seal is a huge job if done correctly. It is not the cause of irregular running. Get the car running correctly before addressing the oil leak problem.

Where is the other thread? Additional info would help diagnose.

Tom W

7 pages, 95 posts...basically pros and cons of keeping it, the sad situation about not being able to find any qualified mechanics here in Hawaii (Big Island), so it has taken me this long to determine what is wrong with it. My worst case scenerio was a cracked block, threw a rod or blown headgasket, or all of the above....

Pro and cons of rebuilding the baby....

I also found a very good article on replacing the front crankshaft seal in the DIY section I was going to show the mechnic, just in case he did not have the special tool.
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