Quick ? about front and rear covers

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04-12-2009, 04:34 PM

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Quick ? about front and rear covers

Do the seals need to be replaced upon engine rebuild?

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04-12-2009, 05:26 PM

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I would, when I built my forged moter I used all my original covers, and I replaced all the gaskets and seals. There was only 28k on the clock when I did this. It would suck to get every thing back together and find leaks.

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04-12-2009, 07:24 PM

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good point. right on

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04-12-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by conan

It would suck to get every thing back together and find leaks.

Exactly what he said

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04-12-2009, 08:33 PM

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I agree even though I've reused mine a number of times. I would recommend changing both main seals though. I like to put a dab of silicone where the front/rear covers mate with the pan gasket.