Rear crankshaftrear oil seal leaking - xantia 2.0i 16v

atr · Post by **atr** » 03 Nov 2010, 02:31

Hi all
I guess that I have to replace the rear oil seal on my xant, since there is an oil leak that I suspect is from the rear oil seal. did any of you, members, carried out by yourselfs such a task, and if so, how difficult is it? if you are willing to drop some advices - they will be very welcomed.

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 03 Nov 2010, 08:25

If it is the same oil seal (90 mm) leaking then be prepared for several hours of work until you reach the seal.
Gearbox down, clutch assembly and fly wheel off ...

I just checked from ebay: Xantia Crankshaft Oil Seal Large Flywheel End --> £10.00

I would suggest that you change also
1. transmission oil. If it's manual gearbox 2 liters of Total BV 75W80.
2. gearbox oil seal, another £10.00

atr · Post by **atr** » 03 Nov 2010, 15:46

VertVega - thanx for the reply. you did it on a lift or on axle stands?
btw - it's an AL4 trans, not manual.

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 03 Nov 2010, 17:14

Hi atr, I don't have the equipment and also I didn't have the 'knowledge' then for this job

My friend's father owns a garage and have taken my Xantia there.
He has not dealed with Xantias before and I was there for the 'technical support'

actually trying to make
him believe that green blooded cars are nothing to be afraid of

.

The car was on the lift. Can this job be done on ramps

, may be not since front tyre must be removed.
Gearbox is heavy to handle for one person. I'm sure he would have managed without my help also.
We used hydraulic support, which is also commonly used during exhaust pipe replacement.
When the car was put together again, it was a seven hours job including lunch and coffee breaks

I hope this helps a bit.

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 04 Nov 2010, 12:29

I found a pic of the oil seal from my 'archives'.
I remembered the 90 mm correct (inner diameter)