PF Arcand (4/2/2022)
Further on the subject of N.O.S rubber seals etc.. Assuming that a seal appears to be in reasonable shape, is it possible to rejuvinate it, using a product like "AGS Sil - Glide" Lubricant, which is intended for brake parts & seals etc..?I’ll say NO to trying to rejuvenate the rubber on an older but NOS seal.stbart (4/1/2022)
I didn't realize that the timing cover had to come off. Is there any harm in not replacing that seal at this time? I have no sign of oil leakage from it. I can always find a couple more gaskets and replace it now if it is necessary.Had it not been for removing the harmonic damper for repair, you would not even be considering replacing the front timing seal. If the seal was not previously leaking and the engine is running well, then it should not pose a problem in stopping at just fixing the damper. As others have brought up, you may be opening up a Pandora’s box by going into the engine deeper than necessary when all you are trying to do is just fix a slipped damper.
Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)