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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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When installing a 2nd generation (95-up) optispark, should you put some oil or something around the big seal on the timing cover?
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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Felpro gaskets say to install it dry and only lube the crank seal.
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Felpro gaskets say to install it dry and only lube the crank seal.
:iagree: It's probably Teflon like the rear crank seal and should be installed dry.
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So no oil on the inner edge of the seal (the part at the opti, not the outside, at the timing cover)? I know you should lube the inside of the crank seal, where the hub touches. :confused:
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