Are rear crankshaft repair sleeves available for the 3.0L engine?

[jimtash]

I'm doing a teardown and rebuild and I noticed that the rear of the crank has a groove worn in it by the rear main seal. I want to sleeve it but my searches come up blank so can someone point me in the right direction as far as where to buy one. Thanks.

 

[Racer X]

No sleeves, but in my experience, with a new seal, that groove isn't detrimental to the oil retention performance of the rear main seal.

 

[jimtash]

I hope you're right. Thanks for the responses on both my threads racer x.

 

[SHOtimer]

When I rebuilt my motor my rear crank had a groove from the old seal also, put in a new seal and have 30k on it without a drop. I wouldn't worry about it. You may see those on the cam seals also - perfectly fine.

Doug

 

[projectSHO89]

For the modest cost of a Redi-sleeve, do you want to take a chance on it leaking?

AutoZone (or any other store) - Timken/BCA 99351 - Around $30.00 - 1-2 days usually.

Steve

 

[firstgen89sho]

damnit, why did't this come up a few weeks earlier......