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Hey everyone, I’m changing my timing belt and found a bit more oil on the bottom of the engine than I was expecting. I thought I might need to replace the crank oil seal while I was at it, but it looks pretty good to me. I don’t really want to mess with this seal if I don’t have to. Partly because I don’t have a replacement seal right now or the tool to punch a new one in. I’d love to hear what you all think from the photos.
I know I have leaking valve cover gaskets so maybe it’s just running down from there. Also possibly the dipstick o-ring, is this necessary to replace? Should I change the oil pump seal while I’m in here?
2001 accord V6 205k miles. This will be 3rd timing belt.
Can't tell by your pictures how far up the block has oil. It doesn't look like the crank seal is wet by your picture. Look at the cam seals as shipo mentioned.
Replacing the seals isn't terrible difficult. Be careful not to gouge the crank of the outside block when removing. When installing, get the seal started square and get the depth about the same as the current seals.
Crankshaft oil seal should I replace?
