Ezrider_92356

my front engine seal started leaking like a siv about a quart every 400 miles after only about 10k miles on my rebuild so i replaced the seal again and i just finished that so i haven't had a chance to power washed everything and see if it cured the problem or not.

when i was doing this i noticed a grove in the pulley where the seal rides i don't know if it is suppose to be there or not the pulley is just shy of 270k miles

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

No, that groove is not supposed to be there. You can either get a new balancer, or buy a sleeve kit.

weaselman

your new seal job is still going to leak. i had to use a sleeve repair kit to fix my leak. or go to Toyota and ask for the updated front seal. that will also fix the problem. (i have done both). 1 before and 1 after my rebuild.

Ezrider_92356

i should be able to just pull the balancer back off in a week or two sleeve it and re use my new seal correct? or will i have to replace the seal again? my local auto parts store lists the sleeve for about 9 bucks and the installation tool for a little over 30 sounds like a much better deal than 99 bucks for a new balancer

weaselman

u don't need an installation tool. mine came with a tube of red loctite (which i used) and then i used a 2x4 and a hammer and pounded it on. the 2x4 was to make sure it went on the balancer straight. i havent had a single leak in the 1500 plus miles.

and yes. you should be able to re-use the seal, just lube it up prior to installation.