So I my motor was puking oil from the rear main, after pulling it out I saw a groove on the crank. I've done some searching and I found seating the new seal on a fresh part of the crank would fix it. Now my question is do I drive it in all the way or leave it out further flushed with the rear main housing? Any input is appreciated.

 

install it all the way in like the factory one is in. i believe it has a lip to catch it so u dont drive it through to far. beat it all the way in and make sure not to mess up that lil spring on the lip of the seal when putting it around the crank end so it seals perfectly. u can also put rtv around the seal when pressing it in to seal the outer ring but its not necessary.