G'day All,

I thought I'd just check with people who have done the job before.

I've just fitted the rear crankshaft seal in my OM617 motor block and I want to know if it looks like it is as far in there as it should be.

I have been told by an engine builder that this can be a tricky little *&^&^#XX$#%# as if it is done incorrectly it can cause localised heating which in turn can cause failure of the last (rearwards) main bearing.

(Full discussion on this is in posts 20, 21 and 22 of this thread:-
OM617 Front crankshaft seal nightmare - should I re-align the upper oil pan?
)

I've made a photograph of the seal - thanks in advance for your help tips and advice.

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!