After running her hard after getting the intake back together, there is a large amount of oil coming down around the p/s pump. pump is new and no drop in fluid level. there is oil behind the balancer but only on the driver's side, and the air is pushing it down the side of the block. the crank sensor is soaked in oil, and the balancer has the slightest wobble to it. valve cover is drive, intake is sealed, oil pan is seeping a bit all around, but is dripping from driver's side front. ideas? and doing the front seal isn't all that hard is it?

 

Doesn't sound too bad, but the Balancer might take a bit...

Document ID# 237237
1998 Chevrolet/Geo Camaro
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure




Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
Pry out the crankshaft front oil seal using a screwdriver. Use care in order to avoid damage to the seal bore or seal contact surfaces.
Installation Procedure

Tools Required
J 35354 Seal Installer




Install the crankshaft front oil seal. Use the J 35354 and a soft faced hammer.
Remove the J 35354 .
Coat the outside seal surface of the crankshaft balancer with GM P/N 1052497 or equivalent.
Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
Document ID# 237237
1998 Chevrolet/Geo Camaro



====================



Document ID# 237236
1998 Chevrolet/Geo Camaro
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required
J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller
J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
If equipped with the M49 manual transmission, remove the following components:



Remove the transmission brace bolts (2, 3).
Remove the transmission brace (1).



Remove the flywheel housing inspection cover bolts (2).
Remove the flywheel housing inspection cover (3).
If equipped with the 4L60-E automatic transmission, remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.



Use the J 37096 in order to hold the flywheel.



Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (1) from the balancer (2).
Remove the key (3) from the crankshaft.



Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 38197-A .
Invert the J 38197-2 so the leg of the tool is facing away from the crankshaft balancer.
Install the silver bolts J 38197-4 to the crankshaft balancer.
Remove J 38197-1, J 38197-2, and J 38197-4 from the crankshaft balancer.
Installation Procedure

Tools Required
J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter




Lubricate the seal surface of the crankshaft balancer with engine oil.
Install the crankshaft balancer (2).
Align the key slot in the balancer (2) to the key slot in the crankshaft.
Install the key (3).

Notice

Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the balancer bolt (1) to 150 N·m (111 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A to torque the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 114 degrees.

Remove the J 36660-A .
If equipped with the 4L60-E automatic transmission, install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.
If equipped with the M49 manual transmission, install the following components:



Install the flywheel housing inspection cover (3).
Install the flywheel housing inspection cover bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the flywheel housing inspection cover bolts (2) to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).




Install the transmission brace (1).
Install the transmission brace bolts (2, 3).
Tighten
Tighten the brace bolts (3) to the engine block to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
Tighten the brace bolts (2) to the transmission to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Document ID# 237236
1998 Chevrolet/Geo Camaro

 

how about from someone who may have done it before?

 

pulling the balancer was not too hard, but since you have done that once you already know. THe seal on the other hand was a PITA to get in right. IF you can get that seal installer tool it will make life much easier but if not then use a soft face hammer and go slow and try not to deform the seal as you install it. I had a hard time finding a seal that was not part of the timing cover gasket kit and not only that the new seal was not much cheaper than the whole timing cover kit. You may have a leak in the timing cover as well which takes a little more work to get to, including some oil pan removal.

Massey

 

thanks massey. i remember they called for a special tool to do the rear main. i trimmed down a 305 piston and it worked well. i used a socket to do the front. might need to get a seal driver. i know pulling the front cover means draining coolant again.