Hello community - Welcome post. I also need to fix a fully broken flexplate. (2 Viewers)

[Bugoutuniqueaux]

Did I press the new real main seal in too far? I hope not.

Pic 1 is old seal
Pic 2 and 3 are the new one.

 

[vipergrhd]

Is it bad there's so much dirt/mud on the engine / transmission? / could that be a reason why the flexplate failed?

It's most likely stress cracks and metal fatigue.

 

[Bugoutuniqueaux]

Rear main seal went in too far. Removed it and ordering a new one to reinstall.

Used the wood-screw and wrench-pull method and it looks like the screw contacted the crank surface.

@vipergrhd @splitshot Does this look like something that needs resurfacing before installing new seal? Or is it fine to proceed with install? Please advise. I might hire a mechanic at this point.

 

[vipergrhd]

Rear main seal went in too far. Removed it and ordering a new one to reinstall.

Used the wood-screw and wrench-pull method and it looks like the screw contacted the crank surface.

@vipergrhd @splitshot Does this look like something that needs resurfacing before installing new seal? Or is it fine to proceed with install? Please advise. I might hire a mechanic at this point.

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You worry too much, even if the seal did go past the original spot it isn't going very far. I would just remove the nick from that since it's not a contact point for the seal make sure to clean the crank surface and apply a small amount of grease on the lip to ease the install. Use the old seal as a driver and tap it in slowly.

Clean the bolt holes and loctite them.

 

[Bugoutuniqueaux]

You worry too much, even if the seal did go past the original spot it isn't going very far. I would just remove the nick from that since it's not a contact point for the seal make sure to clean the crank surface and apply a small amount of grease on the lip to ease the install. Use the old seal as a driver and tap it in slowly.

Clean the bolt holes and loctite them.

Haha ok I guess I read too many stories of having to redo the job.

Will do, thanks. Gonna finish this finally

 

[splitshot]

You worry too much, even if the seal did go past the original spot it isn't going very far. I would just remove the nick from that since it's not a contact point for the seal make sure to clean the crank surface and apply a small amount of grease on the lip to ease the install. Use the old seal as a driver and tap it in slowly.

Clean the bolt holes and loctite them.

This^^^
Should be golden.

 

[splitshot]

Pick up one of these to toss in the tool box for pulling those pesky seals, you will pat yourself on the back the first
time you use it.

Lisle 58430 Puller, Shaft In Seal | ToolDiscounter

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[Bugoutuniqueaux]

Pick up one of these to toss in the tool box for pulling those pesky seals, you will pat yourself on the back the first
time you use it.

Lisle 58430 Puller, Shaft In Seal | ToolDiscounter

Puller, Shaft In Seal. Shop Lisle Puller, Shaft In Seal at ToolDiscounter

www.tooldiscounter.com

Thanks. I actually removed the seal but may have scratched the housing. Is this big enough to leak? If so, anything I should do to fix it

 

[Bugoutuniqueaux]

I think it's fine. Installed new seal and Thanksgiving flexplate

 

[Bugoutuniqueaux]

@vipergrhd @splitshot
Finished the job. Very disappointing results.

After getting everything back together I turned the key to start the engine and it turned over a bit but just rattled and created smoke from the starter. I immediately turned the key off.

I think I may have installed the starter wrong but I dont know what exactly the issue is. It seemed bolted up ok but maybe the teeth did not line up, I don’t know.

It sounds like the starter is very weak having issues turning, it's not engaging and it just rattled and had a burning smell.

Any ideas what the problem is? Is it fixable or is everything destroyed?

 

[vipergrhd]

@vipergrhd @splitshot
Finished the job. Very disappointing results.

After getting everything back together I turned the key to start the engine and it turned over a bit but just rattled and created smoke from the starter. I immediately turned the key off.

I think I may have installed the starter wrong but I dont know what exactly the issue is. It seemed bolted up ok but maybe the teeth did not line up, I don’t know.

It sounds like the starter is very weak having issues turning, it's not engaging and it just rattled and had a burning smell.

Any ideas what the problem is? Is it fixable or is everything destroyed?

Check battery voltage and all connections, I don't think it's possible to install starter the wrong way.

 

[Bugoutuniqueaux]

Check battery voltage and all connections, I don't think it's possible to install starter the wrong way.

Yep you were right. It was a bad battery.
Got a brand new AGM battery and boom.. started right up.

Removed the starter and battery, brought to local O'Reilly auto parts. They tested both. Starters good. Battery was 100% charged but only put out 450 CCA instead of the proper 600, therefore it didn't have enough strength to fully turn over the engine.

Thanks again for your guys' advice, much appreciated

 

[vipergrhd]

Yep you were right. It was a bad battery.
Got a brand new AGM battery and boom.. started right up.

Removed the starter and battery, brought to local O'Reilly auto parts. They tested both. Starters good. Battery was 100% charged but only put out 450 CCA instead of the proper 600, therefore it didn't have enough strength to fully turn over the engine.

Thanks again for your guys' advice, much appreciated

Time to open a cold one. Good job man.

 

[Bugoutuniqueaux]

Time to open a cold one. Good job man.

Cheers brother!

 

[splitshot]

Time to open a cold one. Good job man.

Agreed! Pat yourself on the back brother, not a fun job but you have the satisfaction of knowing who put it together again.