Hey guys,

I had an oil leak on the 190D and figured it was time to replace the front crank seal. So I pulled it all apart and the seal did indeed need replaced but I found the main source of the oil leak. The timing cover is cracked just below the oil seal.

I have a few questions.

1. The crank pulley hub is pretty worn where it contacts the oil seal, is there a replacement seal that has the seal surface offset so it doesn't contact the worn areas on the hub? If so where can in find one?

2. Anyone out there have a used timing cover they would be willing to part with?

Thanks,
Chadd

I have a 1987 300D engine that I am parting out. Is the timing cover the same ?

IIRC the piece on the crank that the seal seats on is replaceable.

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Jim

Unfortunately I am pretty sure they are different. Thanks though.

Thanks,

I found a place that had them today and got one ordered.

As far as the timing cover I worked on it last night and with a dremel and little JBweld I think it is better than new.

Thanks,
Chadd

I'd have done what you did with the cover, as a first try.

And when I did my front crank seal, a new hub was also put in because of wear pattern on it. It's hard to say was was worn worse: the seal or the hub, they wear as a pair where they meat. Say that 10 times fast.

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Scott McPhee

1987 300D

Yeah I tell you I was really surprised with the poor quality of the casting. It looks like total crap on the inside. I am going to keep my eye open for a used one though so I will have it if I need it in the future. So if anyone out there has one let me know.

Thanks,
Chadd

I have a 1987 300D engine that I am parting out. i want to change that with some thing new what model do i prefer

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