Crank end seal advise please

johnnywoodsMember

Gentleman, what are your thoughts on this?

My friend Geoff has asked me if I can help him replace his crank end seal with the engine in place. It's the front seal and it's been leaking badly for years. My concern is not being able to get it dry enough or de-oiled enough with the engine still in the car for the dab of silicone to seal the join where the two half's of the seal meet.
The engine is an aluminium Dart Windsor (not sure if that makes any difference).

When I built my Cleveland years ago I remember taking my time to install the end seals and apply the dab of silicone where the two half's of the seal meet. I was lucky as the engine have never leaked oil.
The block was completely degreased though and it was easy on an engine stand.
Has anybody done this with the engine still in the car and been successful?

Johnny

2/8/111:13 PM

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