[alfa] Question on installation of seals...

[hagen_jason@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Last night (until 3:30am) I was up doing the cam seals, timing belt, and various other seals on my 164Q.

I replaced the seal for the oil pump (which is driven by the timing belt).  When I installed the seal, I oiled both the inside AND the outside.  The seal basically slid right in with very little force.

Should this (oiling seal and sliding in very easily) be a concern?  Is it not a good idea to apply oil to the outside diameter of the seal, or will it just burn off quickly anyway?  I am worried about this seal backing out.

Thanks for your persepctives in advance...

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Jason Hagen
Chicago, IL
'73 Spider
'95 164Q
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