How to seal a seal
 

For some reason my rear crank seal that I replaced 6 years ago worked it's way down the crank into the block and against the bearing. Needless to say, I lost a lot of oil. When I install the new seal, do you put grease on the ID and OD? Or is there something else that works better? :Huh:

Grease the i.d and leave the o.d dry, make sure the block is free from grease and oil before installing the seal.

Thanks, I appreciate that. :ThumbsUp:

I'm interested to in this. i just took my pro off and i noticed the seal was a little crooked. i touched it and it went back into the block. i was thinking a locktite/rtv of some sort when going on? maybe the seal i had was a little looser than than should be? I had a Kohler one that i put in. the new one is a stens.

I have always used Permatex Aviation Gasket Sealer (brush on) on the OD of any seal I've installed. Never had one move or leak from the OD.

On those rubeer coated seals, the biggest mistake people make is putting something on the OD. If they aren't dry when installed, they won't hold. Other mistake people make is driving them in too far. I'm not a fan of them, but that's what usually comes in the kit.