I am working on a friends car, removing the engine to paint the engine bay. We are also replacing the head gasket. Since the engine has been leaking profusely from the rear crankshaft seal since the purchase of the car (the engine was supposedly "rebuilt"), I decided to go all the way and replace the front and rear crankshaft seals. The front seal was installed improperly- not tight against the block. Just when I thought I'd seen it all, I was proved wrong! The "rebuilder" did not install the rope seal properly, but installed it in one piece with the gap on the bottom! There was a glob of silicone in the gap as well.

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EGR block kit
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1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
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