Heya everyone!
For my timing belt project I ordered parts from both IPD and FCP. Most of the stuff was from FCP since they are relatively less expensive than IPD and You get the option of choosing manufacturers. Since I was ordering the polyurethane accessory-mount bushings from IPD I also ordered the front crankshaft oil seal from them because they were cheaper than FCP. IPD doesn't usually list maufactures but I generally trust them. The camshaft and layshaft seals are from Elring which I think are good quality; however the Crankshaft seal they sent me is from SCAN-TECH. Oh no Says I. I never put scantech parts on my brick but its just a round rubber seal, What could go wrong right?! Is the scan tech part Ok to Use? Or should I return it along with the Bosch (shoulda went with bougicord) ignition wires that do not fit the spark plugs on my 240??
Wassup with IPD anyhow?

I won't be suprised if it's made by Elring anyways. My last set of oil seals were in ST bags or had ST part numbers, but exactly the same as the set of Elring I had extra.

Scantech is not a manufacturer, but a distributor. Some parts are fine, some aren't.

-- Kane ... heck, it's not like all OEM Volvo are 100% perfect either, y'know.
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While I would never deliberately mislead anyone, take into consideration that any info and advice was provided at no cost to you.

I would probably use it. The front crankshaft seal is easy to replace if you have a leak. I won't use anything but a Volvo seal for the rear main seal. They cost more, but they fit better and last longer.
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john

Does the crank shaft seal experience high amounts of pressure? BTW, the seal IPD sent me has scan-tech stamped/embossed on the seal's surface.

If you do have high pressure in the crankcase, NO seal will hold it in.
Your PCV system should keep it at atmospheric pressure or slightly below.
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George Downs Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!