spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?

[Big G]

Have decided to take the G/Box out and fit a new clutch. I have seen it recommended that a new spigot bush should go in, well what do you all reckon...?....should I leave it or change it?.....is it right that if I fit a new one I may have to ream out for it to fit exactly?

same sort of question with the seal, if its all dry inside when I take the box out would you leave well alone or would you change this seal while the box is out?  oh.....decisions decisions.....!

[Big G]

Have just purchased the crank shaft oil seal in case it needs replacing.......£20..!!!!

Still looking for any views regarding my post above.........cheers

G

[bigfatsi]

Personally I wouldn't as I'm on a budget but I always get it wrong so you might as well do it.  :lol:

If you have luck like mine, it'll leak if you don't replace it and be a huge job if you do! Not much help am I.  :x

Devil and deep blue sea. Rock, Hard place. Damned do, Damned don't. Any more?!


Simon.

[V8MoneyPit]

What engine is it? If it's a V8, then the rear main bearing cap has to be removed to fit the seal.

[Big G]

Its a 300tdi mate............

[Xtremeteam]

personally...

for a bush that costs 50p & will squeak once u have put it back together id personally change it every time

[Big G]

personally...

for a bush that costs 50p & will squeak once u have put it back together id personally change it every time

Take your point Mike but, is it true that I may have to ream out for the bush to fit exactly..?

[Xtremeteam]

personally...

for a bush that costs 50p & will squeak once u have put it back together id personally change it every time

Take your point Mike but, is it true that I may have to ream out for the bush to fit exactly..?

no

did loads in a past job & just make sure it slips on over the garbox shaft n then slide it in

[Big G]

Thats really appreciated mate..........will do as you suggest......am off out now to buy a new Spigot bearing............ :D