Thanks for all the info shared here guys. I replaced the crank seal and pump cover gasket before handing the keys from my '97 to the new owner (did the Dist o-ring last year as well). Followed all the tips shared here and my mechanic and I ran into no issues, other than the finicky hassles of removing each cover screw and keeping the new o-ring seated. But these notes, coupled with @Texasknowhow 's video made this job relatively painless. And even though I was at my mechanic's shop and used his lift, we did a lot of work going in from the top, so this is a driveway job for sure for anyone concerned.
Oh, and we did the bump technique as well. Smooth like butter.
Oh, and we did the bump technique as well. Smooth like butter.
