[cadillac512]

Originally Posted by fredeuce

I am at the stage where I am preparing to install the sump.

I know the seals front and back need to be trimmed . However the sump gasket appears to abut the crankshaft .

Does this mean that the gasket in effect sits between the two halves of the front and rear seals?

I haven't sat the sump on to compress the seals yet.

Before I do that I would like to know the correct procedure.

Attached are some pictures to show where I'm at.

I installed the seals with the gasket sandwiched between the halves and abutting the crankshaft as you have pictured. I trimmed the seals flush after rolling them into their grooves tightly using a socket that approximated the journal OD. This is a procedure I'd not seen in any more modern engine (even those using "rope" seals) but it was the only way the parts would properly fit. I have 12000 miles on the engine now and front and rear are sealed nicely with no issue.


Terry