I couldnt find a video on this so i thought i would make one. This is the replacement of the front main seal (crankshaft seal) on an audi 2.7t APB engine.
Definitely counter hold the crank pulley when loosening or tightening. That locking pin is not meant to be used to support the crank while torquing the bolt
drowization once you get the bar, it only fits on TDC. So when you lock it, the crank will be right close to TDC maybe not perfect but a little wiggle and the pin will go in.
Not a mechanic just trying to help out and post a video that's no where on RUclips. I'll be sure to bust out my tripod and GoPro next time I make my quick how to video. Thank for pointing that out, spot on advice.
Automotive Fortitude appreciate you posting the info for others, not trying to put you off helping others, just trying to help improve your work. Keep up the good work.
You are awesome, Thank you, saved my day.
Denise D. Crump you're welcome glad to be of service
Thanks! Super helpful 👍🏽
Definitely counter hold the crank pulley when loosening or tightening. That locking pin is not meant to be used to support the crank while torquing the bolt
That’s a good point, what would you hold the pulley with tho?
thank you sir
Hi , Good work, Do you remember the size of the socket to press the seal on place, in metric if its posible. Thank you
I know this is super late reply sorry but I do not know the size
@@redbullgotwings Ok, its fine. Thanks for answer me. Best regards
Great video good sir, thank you for posting,,,, but where did you get that long cross bar to hold the cam sprockets in place please ????
drowization Ecstuning.com has it all
I know B5 S4 and C5 A6 2.7tt have the same engine. But does anyone know if this Method applies to C5 A6 2.5tdi aswell?
Would the front main seal being bad cause the car to leak oil?
Yes
HELP!!!!!!!!! Does the crankshaft locking pin need to be torque? If so what are the N.M.?
no, it tightens hard and fast. It hits metal on my 2001.5 2.8.
Also do you have a vid on how to get the car at top dead center (tdc) please ????
drowization once you get the bar, it only fits on TDC. So when you lock it, the crank will be right close to TDC maybe not perfect but a little wiggle and the pin will go in.
Awesome thanks you so much for the response ,,,, cheers,,,,
What do you mean by "once you get the bar"? I'm trying to get TDC on an A8 V8 for that seal replacement.
Is this d2 platform? I have an a8
Captain Sweeney c5?
Automotive Fortitude so it's c5 not d2 😔
It is a lipseal not an o ring, shakey camera work drives me nuts.
Not a mechanic just trying to help out and post a video that's no where on RUclips. I'll be sure to bust out my tripod and GoPro next time I make my quick how to video. Thank for pointing that out, spot on advice.
Automotive Fortitude appreciate you posting the info for others, not trying to put you off helping others, just trying to help improve your work. Keep up the good work.