Don't try and second guess the FSM on this one - I don't know how those role seals behave but imagine if they shrink after a while and you haven't got that extra bit...

This thread might help -

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/288644-fitting-rear-crankshaft-seal-om617.html

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

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