Audi A4 2.0t! D.i.Y. REAR Crank Seal, Load it to Spec & Angle Torque Flywheel Bolts

[@rdprdputube]

Same as Jason said. After all the work to remove the engine, you are going to reuse a rear main seal??? What else do you give expert advise on?

[@jfGarage4k]

To order a new rear main is 3 weeks out and nothing wrong with this old one only need new silicone seal around the rear main housing

[@jfGarage4k]

Update: No sign of leaks

[@rdprdputube]

@jfGarage4k I'm surprised these seals ever do as they are intended. The sealing lip faces outward, which would typically allow fluids to work their way out. The most common seal, time-proven will have the lip facing the oil side and a dust seal facing the opposite side to fend off debris coming from that direction. Check out ACS tuning for their aftermarket setup. A billet re-usable plate and a Viton seal

[@codbo3z962]

What do you torque the bell housing bolts to?

[@jasonzahodnick2431]

Wonder how long it took to leak?.. Reusing a $35 part, that requires engine or trans removal.. Not wise, lol.

[@jfGarage4k]

Been almost a year, Sigh of No leaks buddy

[@jfGarage4k]

Update No leaks as we speak