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Crankshaft seal leak

Tiny
RODNEY JASON WARD
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  • 1997 DODGE INTREPID
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
The retainer ring that is supposed to be on the timing cover that the seal connects to isn't there. What's the part called and where can I get it? I left a reply with a picture and question for this post.
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 AT 7:30 PM

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Tiny
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See where the arrows point, isn't there supposed to be a retainer ring there that the crankshaft seal connects to? What's it called and where can I purchase one?
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 AT 7:33 PM
Tiny
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See no oil pump or anything for the seal to connect to. Please advise. I am lost.
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 AT 9:02 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

The seal is located behind the crankshaft bottom timing gear. I attached the directions for replacement. You will need to remove the timing belt. Let me know if you need help with that as well.

The directions are below. Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 AT 9:13 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Joe. I been racking my brain for 3 days trying to figure that out. You're a life saver.
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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You are very welcome. Let me know how things turn out for you or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 AT 1:37 PM
Tiny
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Well Joe, got the seal in and put it all back together and now it won't start.
Do you think I threw the timing off? I tried keeping it on TDC. Let me know please.
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Saturday, March 12th, 2022 AT 10:39 PM
Tiny
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If so, what do I do to correct the problem? Darn car gives me more problems than it's worth.
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Saturday, March 12th, 2022 AT 10:41 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

It's possible. Does it give any indication that it is firing? Also, could you record it cranking and upload it for me to hear? I can usually tell if there is a timing issue.

Let me know. Hang in there, if the timing is the issue, we will get it fixed.

I will watch for your reply.

Joe
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Sunday, March 13th, 2022 AT 3:00 PM

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