I'm replacing the cam/int/crankshaft seals because of a slow oil leak I've had for a while. When I put the smaller seals in they went in fine and I have them in about 1/16" from the outside.

The crankshaft seal went in a little too easily and when I slid it in one side went in about 1/4" from the edge. I was able to even it out by lightly tapping with a piece of wood but I'm concerned it went in so easily and am afraid it might be in too far. I lubed it on the inside rim w/ vasoline and outside w/ 10w30. Did I screw up? Did it go past the housing? It's an orange colored seal from FCP.

After a day of rope tricks and greasy fingers I finally changed the front seals, timing belt, covers and V belts, only to have what looks to be a worse leak than before. I drove the brick for about 5 minutes then opened the hood. There was a trickle of oil leaking out of the timing belt cover and upon opening it up I saw all the work I did basking in hot oil.

I figured I'd give it another run, so this time I drove on a higher speed boulevard until I started smelling something burning. I looked in the rear view and there was a cloud of smoke trailing me. I was driving in a loop and pulled the car back into the driveway and checked the dipstick. It looks like I went through a 1/2 quart in about 4 miles. Wonderful.

I've got an appointment at Don Beyer Volvo, Falls Church, VA for 8AM tomorrow. I just can't go through this crap again, especially since I can't tell where the leak is coming from. They're offering 15% off service for cars over 120k miles. Lucky me.
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'92 245, Black & Tan, Virgo Mags, 148K
http://myblackbrick.com

I did this and worried about the easy fit, but it didn't leak so my take is that this is normal.

P.S. How did you remove the pulley?

Rope trick for pulley removal.
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'92 245, Black & Tan, Virgo Mags, 148K
http://myblackbrick.com

FYI: 1992 245, 166k miles
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'92 245, Black & Tan, Virgo Mags, 148K
http://myblackbrick.com