How to replace a leaking oil seal

This video details how to remove a leaking oil seal from a vehicle.
A new seal is then carefully installed.
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[@HorsepowerHouse]

Do a screw like that on the top and bottom of the seal, so you can pry from one side, then another. Will come out easier.

[@rss608]

Good video, had to do this myself several times. I use petroleum jelly for assembly lube on seals, o-rings and most engine parts with great success. I also like to check the inner seal surfaces with a dental pick to make sure I haven't rolled the inner surfaces.

[@LittleJimmyNorton]

Ver cool idea with the PVC pipe, I have plenty of scrap PVC laying around here and will be using my miter saw to get the even cuts/edges and a little sandpaper to smooth them out so to not have sharp burs. Thanks for the video!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome. Good luck with your job.

[@eutvanberkum6829]

Thanx for sharing this. Ordered the parts and feel confident to do it myself now!!! GReat!!!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome and I wish you best of results on your project!

[@Shredderundergod]

Awesome thanks for the vid and tips. Well done. I'm working on my 99 3.0 v6 camry now about to remove the camshaft feeling much more confident.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+YELLOW HOUSE Good luck with your job and thanks for the comment!

[@bluetickfreddy101]

Great vid good ideas especially some helpful comments thx

[@jamesgoodknight8725]

Yes It was a Cub Cadet LT 1045 46 in. deck has a 20 HP kohler OHV courage on it ......

[@spoonsonly]

Very good and useful video. Kudos!

[@budm9982]

Nicely done on the install. Just what I was looking for. Replacing mine I rushed it by using PVC and a hammer. Mounted in crooked, ruining the new seal. Now ordering a. new one and will press it in there s way. Thanks for the good video. Where do you get your parts for hest quality and price?

[@futurebluecollarmillionair1630]

Nice job and it just takes patience

[@streakyfish]

Excellent little video for the home mechanic. Thanks

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+streakyfish You're welcome and I appreciate the comment.

[@Ayanlodhi-xg5kv]

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[@carloscastillom.866]

Thanks for the video.

[@bobbg9041]

Nice Tip. So installing spark plug tube seals can be done with a bolt and washers on a removed valve cover instead of buying a bearing/seal install tool. it just takes longer but cost a lot less. And here i was going to use a socket and hammer to drive it home. I like this better.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for watching and commenting and good luck with your seal job.

[@zyplex1]

Great job, thx for the vid

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+zyplex1 You're welcome and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@sparxxraps2538]

i have to do the seals in a redblock volvo engine my mainquestion is how do i know how far to press the seal in

[@x-man5056]

Good on you for the eye protection reminder.

[@markgil9249]

gm leaves a groove on 3 cross points to get a screw driver in and pry out with out scratching any surfaces, Genius. Takes 1 minute to get out.

[@MrTasad59]

great video oil leak stop thanks uk

[@jamesgoodknight8725]

Thanks it was just the info I needed for my Courage 20 Kohler only 60 hr. on it and was a bad oil seal when I ck it out on my own time 5.00$ fix instead of a shop saying new engen time :)

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

James Goodknight Good work! What is that though, a mower?

[@lizard944]

Put those seals in the freezer a few hours before installing. Quickly install them while they're still cold and they will drop in like butter.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

lizard944 Now that sounds like great advice. I will definitely try that next time. Thanks for the comment!

[@dreamrealitysyndrome]

I'm trying this tomorrow

[@daniellegriffiths9087]

The Original Mechanic of the

[@markman090]

does it work?

[@username8171]

I just did the freezing cv axle seal a couple days ago, I just stuck mine in a handful of snow in 12 f. temps we are having right now, I knew about it a long time ago, and yes it does work. When you chill metal it shrinks, therefore allowing the seal to slip into the housing much easier than when it is warm.

[@bosco5652]

I just took a hammer and beat the crud out of it. Just kidding, thank you for the video very good job.

[@appleztooranges]

Thanks for this. I’m going to try it on my pressure washer oil seal. Can I use red & tacky grease around the seal?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Automotive bearing grease works fine. I don't know about red and tacky though.

[@bjornaigen1522]

According to this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYDJgHuDfpuKpMU @Mercedessource says that you can use tacky grease.

[@Darklordtube]

Nice job

[@kugmyster]

Awesome.... Thanks bud!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

kugmyster You're welcome and thanks for commenting.

[@alexisnavarro3975]

I just had mines replaced still leaking any help

[@john009534]

How to put a new seal in place, as I tried once with some shots of hammer but it'll damaged my seal and got a new one but don't have such a thing that you have to push it back in place that was the main horrible part of replacing seal diy any suggestions bro.

[@hadideyal9377]

using pvc meterial to push in the seal was good idea , good jop .

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@GotScout]

Put the screw in... make a hook tool like a claw hammer has... insert tool in a slide hammer... one bump and easy out.

[@richardrichardsen6611]

Most folks don't have a slide hammer or a trunion puller...but. Use a longer screw and after threading it in use an adjustable wrench or a claw hammer that can span the shaft of the screw but not clear the head. Give it a snap upward and out comes the seal.

[@Davidsavage8008]

How did to get the flat washer out ?

[@brandyallen0]

Want to know how to replace an oil pump. want to DIY on a 2008 kia sedona???

[@patrickcatoe3094]

Any suggestions on how to replace the cam seal on a 1987 VW cabriolet?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+Patrick Catoe Sorry, I'm not at all familiar with that car.

[@karynriggin8944]

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[@samphillips8959]

get rid of it vws suck

[@rammit8295]

would this stuff work on a pinion seal leak? if so u would just pour it into the differential correct?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+rammit 82 Sorry, I'm not familiar with that job.

[@miket713]

Do you have to remove the oil from the engine? thanks for posting

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+Mike T Yeah, you have to drain the oil.

[@jimcapelli1431]

Any hints on putting the serpentine belt back on? That seems like the worst part due to how tight it is in there.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

If you don't have two people it's tough. I made a video several years ago that may give you some ideas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmOtmGSdnrGIp8k

[@sickvick83]

this oil pump?

[@WoodTreesAndRope]

welding a slide hammer onto the end of a screw can make this job very quick and easy

[@richardrichardsen6611]

If you own a slide hammer you need this video.

[@Thaibodian1]

Hi great video mate! I have a leak coming from my input shaft seal, do I take the same steps as this video?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks. That would depend on if it's the same type of seal.

[@omcdude64]

I noticed that some seals are now made of plastic instead of metal. This will make them more difficult to remove, as`well as other issues.

[@cadynandcaleb]

I should watched this before i tried to fix mine couldnt get seal in straight for the life of me going out later and redoing it like this

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I've messed one up myself and that's why I made this. Thanks for watching and commenting and good luck with your re-work.

[@metalik666archenemy]

when u place the new seal, what kind of grease is it my friend?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+Alberto Jimenez I used general purpose automotive grease.

[@alanhansford1724]

+The Original Mechanic d

[@valerioguagnelliscanzani643]

what kind of grease? mineral? are you sure it's not going to corrode the plastic and gum of the oil seal?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I just used standard automotive bearing grease

[@beastmonster7306]

Oil is mixing up with coolant on my gilera 125 cc.. where is the sealer located on the inside of the engine

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

That's usually a head gasket, which requires an extensive tear down of the engine.

[@beastmonster7306]

@@TheOriginalMechanic thanks pal..

[@boblewin7099]

Good video but very frustrating watching you work with one hand while the other is operating the camera, especially the one handed screwdriver routine. Possibly a small tripod for the camera ?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for the constructive criticism. I have always used a tripod but these must have been situations where I couldn't for some reason. I agree, one hand on tool and the other holding camera does not result in a good steady shot.

[@mokey5208]

So if im driving i hear something fall off then oil leaks that mean the seal came off??

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

No, a seal can't fall off. Make sure it's oil. That may be brake fluid or power steering fluid.

[@thecapsule5439]

Function of rear crankshaft seal???

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

To keep the oil inside where it belongs.

[@sohailasghar8471]

Did u remove gear box first

[@Bigtroosh]

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[@Ayanlodhi-xg5kv]

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[@melbin8228]

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[@khyalgul9562]

Thank you from Pakistan

[@billreynolds5716]

how can you replace a rear main on a v8 with the transmission still in.?....is there a tool for that?.lol

[@GotScout]

You just pour seal removal fluid in your trans and let it warm up for 20 minutes. Shut off engine for 10 minutes. Start it up and run it 3 times for exactly 5 minutes each... then it will be gone.

[@danielwolfe8]

If you gotta ask that question the best tool for the job would be a local reputable mechanic lol

[@andyfumo8931]

🙄😑

[@chucklucas8747]

Didn't like the prying against the case could have placed a small piece of wood to help prying

[@bjornaigen1522]

@The Original Mechanic, in order to prevent engine surface damage, Toyota recommends putting rags between your pry tool and the engine surface when removing the seal using a lever technique.

[@gtoddwilliams]

Does everyone lube the entire seal. I put lithium on the entire seal on my Generac engine. And it still leaks. It's just a hair beyond flush. It's even as I love-tapped in with a plastic pipe.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I don't think a little grease would make a seal leak. I would wonder if your seal was machined wrong. You may want to try another.

[@wackyjuelz]

help pls!.... how to detach the transmission dowel from the engine of crosswind xuvi 2005?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Sorry, I don't have any idea, but maybe another viewer does.

[@wackyjuelz]

That's ok... thanks for responding anyway... ;)

[@GotScout]

Just buy a transmission dowel detachment tool.

[@rkrona4913]

Oil seal calculation formal

[@metalcomposition]

Cars are the worst invention in history. Why can't it be something more simple as a transport mechanism??

[@GotScout]

Geez... it took you TWENTY SECONDS to drill through a plastic dust cover?!!!!!! When you said "sharp"... I thought you meant 'with a cutting edge'... :-(

[@jeremybrewer2666]

The seal is metal inside

[@mokey5208]

Hello ???

[@Glen48m]

Hear a Penguin had his car in with a seal prob,, Penguin went across the road for an ice cream while waiting,,,went back to shop with ice cream all down his front..the mechanic said blew a seal... Penguins no Ice Cream..

[@tclark4982]

Like it,good joke.

[@StickOnHair]

Theres no context for where in the engine you are.

[@zeez9053]

So I don’t drain oil first ?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

No harm draining the oil, but I didn't.

[@RedFree100]

That's a good idea maybe screw on each side it would have been more even when you pull on it

[@smithraymond09029]

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!! The novice mechanic will try this and mar the crap out of the shaft surface.

[@georgepeters7995]

smithraymond09029 I would just take my time, use some common sense with this, watch what I'm doing and not be in any hurry just like he said in the video

[@xmenxwk]

very dangerous, if that seal got broken near hole, you could got screw hit right on your face.