22re rear main leak

[toyodaaddict]

Iv got an old 22re with a rear main leak. I pulled the seal and the crank is grooved where the seal rides. Ive seen this alot on pinion/tcase flanges and sometimes sanding the groove out works.
Anyway I was thinking about sanding the metal edge of the new seal or doubling up the seal housing gasket, in an attempt to get the seal to ride in a new spot:redneck:. Anyone tried this?

 

[lethe]

Are repair sleeves available for it? I know they make them for the front of the crank.

 

[Rix]

How old? Some of the seals have updated as to where the seal rides

 

[toyodaaddict]

I believe there are sleeves available, but I was told its not uncommon for them to leak.

As for the age of the motor, all I know is its an 85+ block/head

 

[CHOP SHOP]

I like sleeves. Put Loctite or UltraGrey under it to seal it to the crank.


I have noticed that some sizes of "speedi sleeves" are HUGE money now.

 

[Rix]

If the seal is more than 12 or so years old its probably been updated.