Camshaft front oil seal

2002 FORD ESCORT
100,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE HICKS
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Cannot stop from leaking. Please show an image of placement of spring facing the cam or the out belt pulley.
Dec 19, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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the spring goes towards the cam or inside not to belt pulley. check for a scored area where seal rides , sometimes auto parts carry a repair seal/kit for this. this is not a good picture of seal. also, make sure to use either oil or KY jelly on seal mating surface prior to install.
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Dec 19, 2016 at 3:56 PM
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