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[tlg1100]

Put in new crankshaft seal on right hand side. leaks around outside of seal.Should i have used permatex or just be more careful next time waiting on new seal.

[Nessism]

Put in new crankshaft seal on right hand side. leaks around outside of seal.Should i have used permatex or just be more careful next time waiting on new seal.

No sealer is called for. What do you mean by "...waiting on new seal"?

[SqDancerLynn1]

I usually put some permetex on the outside of seals. For one it helps them slide in

[bwringer]

I believe you want to loosen the case bolts in the area, install the seal, then re-torque the bolts.

If you just pound it in there without taking the pressure off, it probably will peel the rubber off the outside of the seal and leak.

Also, make sure it's the right way around -- it sort of looks backward or inside-out at first glance.


In addition, how about sharing the secret of what sort of motorcycle you're working on?

[tlg1100]

the bike is a 81 gs 1100e.I put in new seal just got friday so i am waiting on another one.Dont really want to loosen case to do it.knowing my luck would just be another leak.I put it in facing correct read other threads about that.has anyone done it without case bolt loosened .Its been 18 yrs since it was rebuilt

[knotzilla]

Is it possible to remove and replace the crankshaft oil seal behind the auto advance on the right side without spitting the cases? My seal could use replacing but before I rip it out I would like to know if it's a good idea doing this so I won't be screwed and end up splitting the cases, Ted

[reddirtrider]

Is it possible to remove and replace the crankshaft oil seal behind the auto advance on the right side without spitting the cases? My seal could use replacing but before I rip it out I would like to know if it's a good idea doing this so I won't be screwed and end up splitting the cases, Ted

I've only done it with the cases split so I couldn't tell you for sure. It's a tight fit and unless there's a taper for the seal to slide into (no sharp edges), my guess is you're going to destroy the seal.

So, I guess look for a taper. If there isn't any, I'd guess you can't.

BTW, in another thread it appear you have the motor torn down to the point where you CAN split the cases easilly. Do it and save yourself a lot of trouble. It isn't hard and you just need to seal them up again - that isn't difficult either.