Replace crank seal and oil pump seal

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 11 May 2019, 10:46

Hi guys, can you tell me what I need to move out of the way to replace oil pump seal, and crank seal on my 1994 Volvo 850 wagon I don't have to drop the engine do I? I've seen videos where you don't have to. I need some insight on this. Thanks guys ......

Post by **abscate** » 11 May 2019, 11:42

Timing belt comes off and then the harmonic balancer , or crank pulley.

Engine stays in

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 11 May 2019, 13:01

Thank you so much Abscate, Story to tell, I had the seal replaced once before, and I was told a BiG Whopper.. Oh well live and learn. Thank You...........................!

Post by **abscate** » 11 May 2019, 17:22

It’s a harsh world out there, but MVS has your back.

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 11 May 2019, 17:30

Yes it is! Thank you, ( :

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 12 May 2019, 00:45

Was it possible the last time they did the rear crank seal? That's a real pain in the backside to get at typically.

Post by **abscate** » 12 May 2019, 04:12

wizechatmgr wrote: ↑12 May 2019, 00:45 Was it possible the last time they did the rear crank seal? That's a real pain in the backside to get at typically.

Also called the crank seal, and that one does require at least a transmission pull, if not an engine pull.

tardcart · Post by **tardcart** » 12 May 2019, 06:13

You didnt say why you need this, but almost all seal leaks involve pressure in the crankcase or cheap seals put in for no real reason.

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 15 May 2019, 11:58

No, Thank goodness, it's the front, I've watched a few videos and I think the oil pump seal is directly behind it, correct?, mys well do that to don't you agree? she's had this leak for a few yrs. yeah I know, but it's not a bad bad leak, I'm just ready to get her back up to par. Shes been a lovely car, and shes ready for some: Let's Do This TLC.

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 15 May 2019, 12:35

They didn't do anything but that crank seal, and, oh wait did me for 750 smacks! Ouch! Live and learn.