Main crank seal gearbox end 2008 C5 X7 2.0 hdi

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darbuck
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Main crank seal gearbox end 2008 C5 X7 2.0 hdi

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Hi all just a quick post for anyone who is looking for one of these seals. See pictures below. It's a Victor reinz seal
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Re: Main crank seal gearbox end 2008 C5 X7 2.0 hdi

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These are the seals that shrink fit with heat off the running engine. You don't oil the crank to install them. If you do, they can fail as they can't seal correctly. Got this from the local engineering shop.
Has anyone seen the plot? :?
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Re: Main crank seal gearbox end 2008 C5 X7 2.0 hdi

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Hmmm interesting thanks for that Doo
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