i have an oil leak after installing my timing belt which included replacing the camshaft and crankshaft seal.

when i installed the new seals (which isnt OEM) i did not applied any lube.

could not lubing it be a problem? also i used a flat to tap the seal in, i did not have any special deep socket or any deep socket that was deep enough to push the seals in for the cam and crank seals.

thanks

 

If you mean you pushed it in with a flat head screwdriver, then you might have put a small cut into it and is now leaking...

 

im positive i did not dent or punctured the seals.

i used the flat head to tap the seal into place but slightly around the face of the seals so it goes in evenly.

so, did you guys use lubes or did it go in dry?

 

the lack of lube could be the issue. i've found even when lubed properly, some aftermarket (cheap) seals tend to loose the inner spring that keeps tension on the ID. they'll leak pretty bad without that spring in place.

 

what do you guys lube them with?

 

i've always used multi-purpose grease.. works fine. i don't know what the 'recommended' lube is though.

 

I always go OEM on those seals and yes I believe I did lubed mine.

 

I just lightly coat the outside of the seal with oil.

 

i tried using an angled pick but it bent my pick. the face of those seals are sure hard.

 

you used an angled pick to try doing what?

 

get oem seals, they come with what looks like vaseline on the inside surface, put a little oil on the cam or crank, and then on the outside of the seal so it will press in a little easier