Duratec rear crank seal

[nutty7]

The rear crank seal is leaking on my 2.3 Duratec. I believe this is the replacement part https://www.burtonpower.com/rear-crankshaft-seal-ford-duratec-he-i4-fd708.html

Could someone confirm this is the correct part, also any tips on fitting as I have not done one before.

Thank you.

[David_Long]

Yes, that's the one. Use the tool provided to fit it over the crank and grease the seal lightly first. Do the bolts up hand tight first and settle it on the crank and then tighten diagonally opposite bolts to 10 Nm (don't over tighten). RTV sealant is needed just on the bottom surface where is meets the sump.

[7 wonders of the world]

Thats the one, it locates with 2 spigots on the metal part of the seal, should come with a cone which fits over the crank for fitting.

needs a little RTV on the joint to the block and sump on the lower edge.

Are you sure it is leaking though...? assume you losing fluid out of the bellhousing...? this could also be gear oil or clutch fluid...? or engine oil coming up the threads on the flywheel bolts, or a weeping sump to block, or engine oil running around the joint from DS hoses or filter housing.

Lots to check before you commit to pulling the engine out !

[nutty7]

Thanks for the replies, pulled the engine out this afternoon and it's definitely leaking. The gearbox also has a leak so will have to try and find out where from.