Replacing engine crank shaft oil seal on Jaguar XKR 5.0L

The engine crank shaft oil seal replacement

The crankshaft seal is the seal located at the front of the engine that seals the end of the crankshaft with the timing cover. This relatively simple component serves an important purpose, it has to provide reliable sealing at the engine crankshaft. Over a period of time rubber crankshaft seal could start to wear out, split or deteriorate and when they fail, they can cause leaks which if left unattended, can put the engine at risk of serious damage.