Front pulley seal

[FEDUP]

Hi all

I have an oil leak from front pulley seal. I have removed pulley and noticed a wear ring on seal location diameter. I would like to know whether it is possible to remove the front pulley seal when engine is still in the car. At the moment I have removed the radiator, front pulley and engine sump.

Any advice would be appreciated

Regards
Ian

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Ian,
Although I have not done it in place on a T.C. I cant see why it cant be done, if you got the pulley off then there should be room to remove and fit a new seal even if you have to disconnect the engine mounts and raise the engine slightly.
I would take a flat screwdriver, grind one side to a radius then gently tap it in on the outside of the seal and prise it out, the seals usually come out easily and if you warmed up the timing cover with a soft flame it would make it even easier.
To replace again warm up the timing cover and using a suitable round tool tap it in until flush with timing case.
Lubricate seal on the lip before fitting pulley....never fit a seal dry, you could smear a sealant around the outer circumference of the seal although I have never found it necessary.
Usual disclaimers when using a naked flame near a Lotus!

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DO NOT USE A FLAME Petrol and oil = Fire Engine
Neil

[FEDUP]

Hi
I will try to apply a small amount of heat will a hair dryer then try pulling out the seal withh i small extraction tool i have made .
Thanks
Ian.

[rgh0]

I have fitted and removed the seals in situ without heating the front many times without problems

cheers
Rohan