Oil level?

[planemos]

So I have this leak. I'm pretty sure it is my front main seal since I've already changed my front cam seals. So I need to get just the fmseal and install it. I know how to do it. My problem is that I don't want to change my oil, or drain all my oil, to do it. If I jack up the front of my car as high as my jack will go, will the oil still drain out when I crack open the front main seal? I should be fine right?

 

[CyFi6]

Oil level is much below the seal when the engine isn't running, it wont leak any oil when you pull the seal.

 

[hvyman]

Ya a little oil will come out but not much. If oil pours out your engine is way overfilled.

 

[planemos]

Ya. Ok great. I better get a seal ordered now. Thanks. And my plan is to take off the front pulley by using a big socket/bar extension. Put it under the frame and crank the engine. But I need to disconnect the ignition. I guess unplug the coilpack?

 

[CyFi6]

pull the EFI fuse from the fuse block. Set the breaker bar on the floor or on the top of the frame rail (engine turns clockwise). And just flick the key, you just want to tap the starter rather than crank it, it wont take much to break the bolt loose.

 

[hvyman]

Or you can get a chain wrench.

 

[tyang82]

impact wrench is easiest

 

[planemos]

I don't think I could fit my impact wrench in there without draining all my coolant and removing the rad. I've done the starter break method on a 22RE once so I know it works. EFI fuse. Right. Got it. Thanks.

 

[Poodles]

impact wrench is easiest

Good luck getting it in there...

 

[radiod]

You need a RIF bar :icon_razz

(Resistance Is Futile)

I used a breaker bar with a 6' section of pipe. Emergency brake + in gear held enough that that worked fine for me.

 

[tyang82]

Good luck getting it in there...

remove the radiator or use this http://image.moparmusclemagazine.co..._rand_hammerhead_pneumatic_impact_wrench+.jpg

 

[tyang82]

those tools are my favorite if you have a air compressor

 

[3p141592654]

Do you have a plan to torque it back to 195 ft-lbs? or will we be reading about your damaged crank snout and woodruff key in a few weeks....

 

[planemos]

My plans was to duplicate the crank and break method in reverse. Not sure how close it will be to 195 ft-lbs though.

 

[SideWinderGX]

Just using a seal puller to pop the seal out once the pulley is off?

 

[planemos]

I just use whatever. I have lots of tools. I know not to scratch it all up inside there. The old seal will get fuk'd up though lol.

 

[CyFi6]

My plans was to duplicate the crank and break method in reverse. Not sure how close it will be to 195 ft-lbs though.

That would be impossible, and dangerous if it were possible. You are going to have to somehow lock the crank from turning and torque the bolt to specs with a quality torque wrench. I have a manual transmission, so I put it in 5th and have a friend hold the brakes while I torque it. It is imperative that you torque the bolt properly for the reasons 3p already stated.

 

[planemos]

Oh ya. You're right. It only cranks 1 way lol. Okay I will have to borrow a big torque wrench to complete this job. Thanks for this help I might have overlooked some of these things.

 

[3p141592654]

I feared as much. The torque spec is critical, its only one bolt and its under a lot of stress. Budget to get one of these if you have an automatic transmission since you need to hold the crank still while you torque it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-and-T...CI%2BUA%2BFICS&otn=21&pmod=251085109937&ps=54

 

[planemos]

I have a R154. But curious as to why 5th gear was suggested.