Camshaft and Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement - Endura Engine Rebuild - Episode 6
I show the replacement of the camshaft and crankshaft oil seals during the Endura engine rebuild on my 1998 Ford Ka. I also present the homemade tool I prepared to install the new parts.
Video chapters
- 00:00 Repaired oil pan and warning about over-torquing
- 02:27 Cleaning covers and preparing to replace the oil seals
- 04:58 Planning an MDF tool to press in the oil seals
- 06:37 Finished tools: what worked and what did not work
- 08:33 Camshaft oil seal: removal and comparison of parts
- 10:52 Cleaning, lubricating, and installing the camshaft oil seal
- 13:14 Removal of the rear crankshaft oil seal
- 14:25 Cleaning the cover and installing the new rear oil seal
- 16:30 Checking the seating and installation result
Tools used
- flathead screwdriver
- wire brush
- homemade MDF tool
- hammer
Parts mentioned / replaced
- front oil seal (timing chain cover / camshaft)
- rear oil seal (crankshaft)
- front timing chain cover
- rear crankshaft seal cover