Feroza: Replacing engine rear oil seal

Submitted by Chris Horn on

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My 92 Feroza (I live in Cyprus) is leaking oil and it looks as though it may be the rear oil seal - source seems to be at the engine/clutch interface,although so far the clutch seems to be operating with no slipping or other problems (used extensively off road on steep gradients). The problem was only apparent when a few drops started to appear under the car after overnight parking. Closer inspection showed that the sump guard was soaking it up and the mat inside is now saturated so it has been going on for some time. It is getting worse and oil top ups are now quite frequent. I have no idea how many miles have been done - the odo says 45K miles but that could be after one or more time around the clock! Apart from the usual head gasket trouble last year when I replaced the head etc. there has been very little in the way of problems and she runs as sweet as a nut.
My question is, has anyone experience of a similar problem (can't see anything in the forums)? If so, is it possible to change the seal in situ from underneath (after removal of the clutch of course) or has the lump got to come out? I have done this on other vehicles but not this one. Not having a garage or even a drive here, the work would have to be done on the bondu outside the house usinf axle stands. Borrowing/hiring an engine hoist is going to be difficult here.
Any advice gratefuly received!!

Many thanks, Chris

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Submitted by assassin on

From underneath, remove the rear and front propshafts, remove the gear stick, remove any wiring to the gearbox, and the clutch cable.

Remove the gearbox/transfer case on a trolley jack and push them backwards as a unit on the crossmember to gain access to the clutch. If the crossmember is too high, replace the bolts with threaded bar and nuts to lower it slightly.

Remove the clutch, and the flywheel, mark the flywheel as, depending on model type, they only fit one way, the crankshaft oil seal should be visible after cleaning. Prise this oil seal out, and replace with a new one.

If the friction plate is in good condition, place in a pan and cover with water, boil this on the cooker for a few minutes. This will remove any contamination and it will float on top of the water, place the pan in the sink and fill the pan with cold water and let it overflow. This will remove the scum from the pan without it contaminating the clutch, repeat the process, this will ensure the friction plate is clean and suitable for reuse.

Rebuild the flywheel assembly, ensuring you use a locking compound on the threads, clean the oil off everything else and rebuild.