Front crank seal leaks 05 2500 4x4

[doug5cents]

I have developed an oil leak at front crank seal area at 132000 mi. my old 95 2500 4x4 318000 no leak. how hard to fix ??do you have to pull radiator to get enough room to remove balancer and replace seal. could it be cumming from somewhere else? I just had the water pump replaced. I will remove fan and take a look after cleaning.





2500 Quad cab 4x4auto, big horn, superchip/ flashpaq, fass fuel system, ispro gage, rear airbags, 5th wheel, rhino, 130000 mi. 95 2500 std cab slt5speed std, 4" exaust 318254 mi 5th wheel hauler

 

[mini14]

imho go straight to the redisleeved seal kit, did my 99 just pulled the balancer. get the cummins seal from cummins they give u the installer, others dont. , u could cut a piece of 3" exhaust pipe and use that to push it in too but knowing when to stop is key. it is a little tight but can be done with onlypulling the balancer. make sure u clean that area good and have 0 oil on the new seal before installing. u most likely have a groove. imho they should use a double lip seal instead of a sleeve.

 

[SRadke]

I would pull the radiator. Only takes 15-20 more minutes but gives you a lot more room.

 

[JWadford]

I would pull the radiator. Only takes 15-20 more minutes but gives you a lot more room.

for sure, can hit the installer straight on, but i would be up for trying the other way too

 

[JWadford]

and dont forget to replace the harmonic balancer bolts on reassembly