So here's what's happened

youtube playlist of the 6 part saga thus far.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQijPtwJyBM&list=PLofbB9KhQ8rpH06Gr7P-Oo3KJ-TXRaJ7c



short version, i think my front crank seal is leaking.

replaced it, i think it's still leaking...

may have to do it again and also replace the front spacer ring, even though i did the fingerneal test to see if a groove was worn in, and there wasn't so i left it in ( i also don't have a way to get it off :'( )

The spacer is not a tight fit. One can typically be pried off with two straight screwdrivers, used simultaneously, 180 degrees apart.

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The lip of the front seal can easily get rolled over during the install, been there...

There is a special tool to prevent the roll over but you can fashion a plastic disposable cup as a funnel/guide to cover the sealing ring while installing the seal. Once the seal is in gently remove the plastic sleeve/cup.

Good luck!!!

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not sure how this is supposed to work with the plastic cup, but this is how i did mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jkHY5TVCjY&t=6m47s

is tehre a way i can remove this seal and try again ?> or do i have to go and pay another $80 + taxes :'(