Transfer case seal
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Hi all, im trying to get the pickup engine back together and Im having a mare trying to fit the transfer case as the crankshaft seal keeps folding in on itself, Im using masking tape on the splines of the gear and a bit of oil on the seal.

Changed the seal too for a supposed uprated one from moss but it still does the same, has anyone else had similar problems recently as Ive not had this issue before :(

Have you got the seal in the right way round?

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

Use some grease on the lip of the seal and the protedtec splines of the primary gear. You have to ease the seal onto the primary gear, watching the lip for the reason you describe. You cannot expect just to push it home.

The best method to fit these is to use the specific tool, and fit the seal last, again using some grease on the lip of the seal.

Before, when I've had issues, I've stuffed the primary gear through the seal on the bench then put it all on together, if you see what I mean.

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I'm in Bristol tomorrow mate. Do you want to borrow the proper tool as I have a Rover jobbie that will gently push it in spot on.

Also, are you using the latest black injection Mini seal as it has a double lip rather than the pathetic pink/brown clutch seals which leak like the proverbial. The black ones are the best. If you don't have one, I'll bring it over.

Pm or tx me. My number is 07719714999.

Richard.

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Oh, and do what Wil said. It also works a treat. Assemble the gear and seal before feeding on to the crank.

Richard.

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hi richard thanks for the offer, one of the lads in the club has a tool that i can borrow if it gets to that, Its one of the new black seals which as you say are far better than those crappy brown ones.

Wil I did try pushing it through on the bench but it was giving me grief that way too, there seems to be very little resistance on the lip of the seal and the srping just comes out. Trying to not get frustrated but ive already lost nearly 2 days with it :(

Ok bud.

Just shout if it gets too much and I'll pop over. I'm only 20 mins from you. Just call me if you get too fucked off.

Richard.

Minivanless, but reluctantly happy living with the decision. There'll be another one day.
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cheers will do

managed to get it on last night piece of piss, another wrap around of masking tape and a bit of oil and it went on a dream!

a bit of lube allways helps

doesnt it always