The helms manual is very specific as to the clearance behind the rear main oil seal (0.2 - 0.8mm between seal and right side cover). I don't see why you can't just bottom the seal out in the housing. Can anyone tell me why it would make any difference?

I installed my new seal, and unfortunately got the top too deep by about 1mm. I'm trying to decide if I should drive the other part of the seal deeper to make it even, or if I should remove and reinstall it to spec.

Thanks guys
Mike M.
Palm Harbor, FL

 

Any ideas?
Thanks!

 

It'll be fine pressed all the way in. The rear main oil seal was leaking on my JDM b16a, so ordered a new one. but I didn't wanna press it in myself cause i didn't wanna damage the seal. So i took it to honda and had them press it in. When i went to pick it up, the seal was pressed all the way in. I said there should be a gap between the seal and cover. The guy said it will be fine don't worry. So I installed it and 3 years later its fine no leaks or anything.

 

Thanks for that info. That makes me feel better. I'm going to drive it in evenly and call it a day.
thanks again
Mike M.