Ziggy Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Just stripped down my mk4 1300 engine and am replacing the oil seals both ends of the crank. Do you apply any grease on the springs in the oil seals or leave them dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 I just put a bit of engine oil on the lip and a smear on the crank where the seal will sit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 If anything, engine oil helps them slide over the crank on fitting, and I use engine oil to get the seals to fit properly in their housings, but once fitted they'll be well oiled by themselves, so if you want to, use engine oil but no grease necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 yes some oil on the lip and the journal thats the rubbing wear zone , aids fitting and initial start ups the spring inside does not need any action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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