Robert, Call some indy shops. I had this done for, IIRC, a little over $200 a couple years ago. The torque spec for the flange is huge, something like 310Nm. No strap wrench is going to hold that. I bought the flywheel lock tool off eBay, I would not attempt this job without one. I don't know any way to lock the crankshaft solidly enough to break that bolt free (or re-tighten it to spec, which requires a HUGE torque wrench) without the correct tool. The dealer's price is crazy, though. Should be 3-4 hours tops plus parts. Radiator may need to come out, which is half the labor time.
:-) -Dave M. > ------------------------------ > Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 21:54:57 -0400 > From: "Robert Massmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] 87 190D Front crank seal repair > > List I am going to try an replace the front crank shaft seal on my 87 190D. > I do not have the locking bracket, but was planning on using a strap wrench > around the pulley itself. Is the pulley strong enough to take the squeezes > of the strap wrench. or some othe method to hold the crankshaft. I would > also like to know if the hub that slides onto the shaft is a sliding fit or > a press fit. Just would like to know if there any other gotchas before I > start. I called the dealer in Cincinnati and was quoted $510 for labor. > > Any other insight would be appriciated. > > Regards, > Robert Massmann > Wilmington, Ohio > 87 190D 2.5 Turbo 205K?
