Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - Engine: D5: - Still leaking after new core plug and oil seal

ele288 · Mar 30th, 2020, 13:05

The new crank seal is PTFE and has to be placed dry, similar seals are used by vw/audi. They have to be left for 8 hrs after install before filling with oil. I have used this new seal 3 years ago with tool ( bought in Canada) and its bone dry

Mar 30th, 2020, 13:05	#25
ele288 Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 15:01 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Havant	The new crank seal is PTFE and has to be placed dry, similar seals are used by vw/audi. They have to be left for 8 hrs after install before filling with oil. I have used this new seal 3 years ago with tool ( bought in Canada) and its bone dry