Crank sleeve

[Keasbey]

Hey guys I would need asleve for the rear part of the crank.. It's called a Micro-sleeve or a speedi-sleeve from what I read.

Can anyone tells me where I can get one?

[Eyelawdoc]

Might try NAPA. They'd have it if anybody does.

[SVOeric]

you are talking about the one that fixes the groove in the rear main seal ? Sometimes they might call them seal-savers ??? (or I'm just dreaming)

[Keasbey]

you are talking about the one that fixes the groove in the rear main seal ? Sometimes they might call them seal-savers ??? (or I'm just dreaming)

Yeap ,thats what I am talking about.

[chalkys_explorer]

You are indeed looking for a "speedi-sleeve". The used to be made by CR, Chicago Rawhide, but I think they are now made by SKF. look for an SKF Bearing supplier in your area, or any good bearing house, and they shouldhave them.

If you have the crank out, take it with you. A good salesman will be able to tell you if this is the appropriate repair method and will also need it to measure the shaft size. The tolerances on these are pretty close.

In case you're wondering I used to sell these for a living.

[Keasbey]

Napa is a SKF supplier.. I might go there.

The crank is still in the engine infortunatly.. I'll have to pull the engine from the car this weekend because the oil-pan gasket is shot. and I remember that I made a big scratch in the crank using a metal screw trying to remove the old 1piece seal from there... so.. while I'm at it.. better put a sleeve there and buy my peace of mind..

Does it require a special tool to put it on?

[BoostedSVO]

No special tools. You need to make sure the crank surface is smooth and that there is no metal sticking up from the scratch. You can use a fine file or emery cloth to smooth it. When you install the seal saver, apply a thin (THIN) coat of red loctite on the inner part or the seal, make sure it is square to the crank. Push it into the crank by hand then get a block of wood and gently tap it on. Pretty easy to do. Just be careful. The seal saver is very thin. It can bend and tweak very easy. I have got them from Napa for the front of the crank snout before and installed them. Done about a dozen of them. Screwed up 2 of the 12. IF, you screw it up just pull it off and start from scratch. Make sure the crank is nice and clean and smooth.

[Keasbey]

No special tools. You need to make sure the crank surface is smooth and that there is no metal sticking up from the scratch. You can use a fine file or emery cloth to smooth it. When you install the seal saver, apply a thin (THIN) coat of red loctite on the inner part or the seal, make sure it is square to the crank. Push it into the crank by hand then get a block of wood and gently tap it on. Pretty easy to do. Just be careful. The seal saver is very thin. It can bend and tweak very easy. I have got them from Napa for the front of the crank snout before and installed them. Done about a dozen of them. Screwed up 2 of the 12. IF, you screw it up just pull it off and start from scratch. Make sure the crank is nice and clean and smooth.

How much did they cost you? I went there today and they sell it for $58.50 only for the rear.. And I thougt it was kinda high for a sleeve.