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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG
Yes, that is the front main seal, it is that color because it is viton, a high heat material.
Did the ratchet on the crank bolt hit anything? I guess it is possible it bent the snout of the crank. It would have wedged the oil pump in it's housing if that is what happened. I would be very surprised if that is what happened but at this point who knows. I'd imagine if you turned it over by hand with the pulley on you would see it walk if that was the case.
@ Ultramaroon any thoughts? |
I recall on start up after the clutch install there was a loud metallic thunk. So im assuming it hit the metal underpanel or the headers.
First pic is just the spacer with the pulley and bolt off. The spacer isnt flush with the front main seal.
second pic is i recreated of what i found when the car eventually died on the side of the road minus the crank pulley cause im lazy to put it back. The bolt was hitting the oil cooler lines. Probably saved it from completely falling out
Also the ratchet was on un-tighten setting when it was left on there so thats probably how it eventually unthreaded.
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NoHaveMSG
About turning the crank by hand, It stops turning after maybe about maybe 180degrees. Is that normal? I tried with alot of force to turn it. The car is in neutral.