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Oil leak
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#11
14-03-2022, 10:07 AM
(13-03-2022, 11:39 PM)Tiger Wrote: Thanks Peter

I agree on this one — I used to have a very annoying leak here which is exacerbated when the fan pulley sprays the oil all over the place.
My solution was to thoroughly degrease the tin housing insert, then Superglue the clean dry felt seal into its housing. This will hold the felt seal and should stop it revolving with the pulley.
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#12
14-03-2022, 11:37 PM
Not sure my Timing cover has an insert ?
More info please
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#13
16-03-2022, 12:18 PM
Found some further comments on using a lip seal.
So have one on order .
I will report back when it arrives
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16-03-2022, 01:50 PM
Just hoping I may in time to stop you hitting the back of the pulley or trying to use a puller. The safest way to remove the pulley is by using a brass drift on one of the spokes and giving it a firm circumferential tap. I learned this the hard way 60 odd years ago!
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#15
16-03-2022, 09:14 PM
Thanks Robert
You were too late
However new pulley only £14 from the seven workshop
Regards
Tim
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18-03-2022, 05:45 AM
Spent some time trying to buy a lip seal.
However the one that arrived was useless
I did locate another but it did fit the pulley but was about 1mm small on Dia. for the cover.
I think I will fit the felt seal with careful attention to advice!
Also run into another problem
But will post this on another heading
PS pulley came the next day after ordering
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#17
02-04-2022, 07:34 AM
Fitted the felt seal.
But concerned with the amount of contact with revolving pulley 
I will post a picture        

PS Already trimmed the seal
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#18
02-04-2022, 09:04 AM
Hi Tiger

That looks OK to me. At least that’s how I’ve fitted the seal in the past.  Remember to soak the seal in oil overnight.

Cheers

Howard
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02-04-2022, 10:15 AM (This post was last modified: 02-04-2022, 10:36 AM by Tiger.)
Thanks Howard
Any particular oil ?
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02-04-2022, 10:39 AM
Hi Tim

No particular oil, just whatever you are using in the engine.

Cheers

Howard
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