how do i install a speedy sleeve

[comanche13]

my front crankshaft seal is leaking and i need to change it but i don't know how to install a speedy sleeve

Thanks

Tim

[Pete M]

never heard of it before. I did find this though:

 

http://www.alliedbearings.com/mfg_prod/ ... %20CAT.pdf

[Wildman]

Are we talking about a 4.0???

 

Me......I wouldn't use one of them, I would replace the timing cover gasket and seal.

 

You still need to remove the harmonic balance, so your 3/4's into it, to replace the seal.

 

It's one of them jobs, that $10 in parts take about 4 hours + to do :headpop:

[64 Cheyenne]

Isn't the speedy sleeve used so that you can salvage a harmonic balancer that has a groove worn in it?

Along with using a new seal, How much does a new HB cost VS a speedy sleeve?

[jimoshel]

A sleeve should only be used if there is a groove worn in the harmonic balancer. No groove, no sleeve. Replace the seal. The seal should be replaced worn groove or not. I have used them and they do work.

[avnsteve]

HB is $45 at local parts store new (autozone) with warranty...

[mnkyboy]

they are easy to install, basically you put the included install tool over the speedi sleeve and tap it on with a hammer.

 

I use them at work but only when the part is expensive or difficult to find,they are about $20 each so its usually not much more to replace the part.

[comanche13]

ok thanks i'll look into it