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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Big G on March 05, 2007, 19:07:56

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: Big G on March 05, 2007, 19:07:56

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.....!

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: Big G on March 06, 2007, 11:25:01

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

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: bigfatsi on March 06, 2007, 11:37:33

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.

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: V8MoneyPit on March 06, 2007, 17:28:29

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

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: Big G on March 06, 2007, 21:15:01

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

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: Xtremeteam on March 06, 2007, 21:33:13

personally...

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

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: Big G on March 07, 2007, 11:11:13

Quote from: "Redlinemike"

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..?

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: Xtremeteam on March 07, 2007, 18:21:33

Quote from: "Big G"

Quote from: "Redlinemike"

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 :wink:

Title: spigot bush and crank seal.....should I..?
Post by: Big G on March 08, 2007, 13:15:23

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