mno221

Ok guys i have a oil leak on the passenger side of my wife 99 RX300, its seem to be coming from behind the crankshaft pulley. I was getting a drop or two every so often, when i change the oil ( mobil 1) two weeks ago and its got worst. i check the oil plug and pan gasket all good. Cleaned it up and notice it coming from behind the cranshaft pulley. ??????

salimshah

There is a crank shaft oil seal that may need replacement.

You can play with different oil weights and look-up auto-RX.

Salim

mno221

Thanks Salimshah, so i guess if i have to replace that i may as well replace the TB, WP, and everything while i'm in there. Is that seal hard to replace and do i need any special tools.

salimshah

You have to remove the main pulley and that required special tool (unless you have an impact wrench). Once the pulley, cover,timing belt, gear are off you can see the oil seal. Getting the seal out would require patience and care as you dont want to scratch the shaft or the housing,

Salim

mno221

Thanks again Salim......