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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Xcuvator, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. Feb 16, 2009
    Xcuvator

    Xcuvator New Member

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    I am working my way down my list of things to fix this winter. Now I'm at the oil leak from the timing cover seal. Will it pop out with a slidehammer with a hook after taking off the balancer? I used to do it on old chevys and thought it would be about the same thing. My searches haven't yielded any thing so I thought I'd ask.
     
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  2. Feb 16, 2009
    Chris Insull

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    That's a negative... The seal installs from the backside of the timing cover. If you have the FSM, the install procedure is on pgs 100-101. FWIW, I replaced the stock rope seal with a Neoprene piece from Kenne-Bell (no longer sells them). Last time checked it was still available thru TA Performance. HTH!
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    First I'd suggest buying a factory service manual, it'll tell you simple stuff like this which is one reason you won't find it in the forum.

    Screwdriver will gently pry it out. But if memory serves me correctly you have to have the timing cover off to do it.

    Really, it's not hard to remove at all.

    Just don't gouge the aluminum.

    Be sure and get a neoprene replacement, not rope, Autozone has a Fel-Pro version.

    *edit* I see Chris typed the same thing, just faster than me. :)
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    FWIW, I replaced mine with another rope seal about 11 years and 50K miles ago, and it's still dry.
    That said, I'll probably do a rubber seal next time.
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    rope here
    no issues
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Can you guys give a good reason for going with rope over the newer neoprene style seal?

    I'm not saying they (rope) won't work, but for just a few dollars more the neoprene seal seems to be a no-brainer to me.
     
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    jpflat2a

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    for me, convenience.
    what was stock, we we stocked.
    the only argument I might offer is I haven't seen a seal surface worn out from a rope type seal. In other words, neoprene seals, ie. pinion, transfer case, etc, can wear a groove in the sealing surface, causing a leak. Speedi sleeve fixes that.
    I think the rope will outlast the neoprene over time; rubber fails faster.
    just my 0.2 worth.
     
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    sparky

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    Interesting. Thanks Jim! :beer:
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2009
    Xcuvator

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    Thanks very much for the information. I will not ask such a simple question in the future.
     
    Xcuvator, Feb 17, 2009
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