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I've filled her back up with oil and given her a test run.... no leaks to report just yet. This is a learning curve for me so I've been relying on information I've read from other members, but I guess what works for some doesn't work for others. The lesson I've learnt today is to ignore anyone who tells you to grease both the inner and outer seal. Lee is correct, no grease on the outer part, tap it in dry, job done. Now I'm not sure whether to revisit this and start again?

Hello Wino, Purchased from mister-auto-uk via ebay; REINZ Crankshaft Seal 81-36787-00 I thought I'd go for a decent brand but maybe I should have purchased a cheaper one. The Fabia is on a 2000 (W) plate. Thanks for clarifying the oil pressure, or lack of, and for looking up the bolt info. Shall I just fill up with oil and give her a test run? 42 Inner Diameter [mm] FPM (fluoride rubber) Material 81-36787-00 MPN 58 Outer Diameter [mm] A SL Radial Shaft Seal Design Right-hand Twist Swirl Type 8

Morning, Yesterday I changed the crankshaft oil seal on my 1.4 mpi. The outer and inner seals were greased with Castrol GM before insertion but I found the new seal went in a bit too easily, I was expecting to have to knock it in place with a socket etc. but I was able to push it in with just my fingers. At first it went in too far (there is no back stop) on the second attempt I removed some of the grease and repositioned it nice and squarely at approximately 1mm in from the face. My question is, is there a great deal of oil pressure at this part of the engine which could cause the seal to pop out? When I look at other YouTube videos some have to be hammered in with a massive amount of force, or is this perfectly normal for this particular engine? Any advice would be appreciated. Also, is there supposed to be a washer between the the 24mm bolt and the pulley wheel? as mine doesn't have one. The seal (old and new) only seems to grip on just the very outer edge of the pulley. Is this normal? Pic1; Old seal Pic2; Old seal removed and cleaned up Pic3; New seal, but in too far Pic4; New seal repossioned Pic5; Pulley wheel showing grease grip height. Thank you, Joe.

Thank you both for your concise answers. This is my first Skoda I'm about to work on and have owned it for less than a week so this is a bit of a learning curve for me. The oil pressure difference both sensors are having to deal with is very useful. I'll think I'll take the cam sensor out, examine the seal, clean it up and the surrounding area and pop it back in. Hope the rain stops for the weekend! Thanks guys and thanks for an excellent forum. Joe

Hello, I'm hoping someone can assist me please. I'm about to replace the oil pressure switch on the 1.4 MPi engine as it's leaking and I'd also like to renew the camshaft position sensor seal (o-ring) at the same time as it's nearly 20 years old and maybe leaking as well. Does anyone happen to know the exact size of o-ring I can hopefully purchase off ebay (or the like)? Inner diameter, outer diameter measurements would be useful please. I done a search on this forum and the only info I can find is 17x2.5mm. Is this correct? Which o-ring material would be best suited for the high temperatures it will be exposed to? Thank you, Joe