The crankshaft seal is at one end of the engine. The timing belt is at the other. I’m not too sure how they relate. When you change the timing belt, you change the belt idler‘s to, and the water pump.Hello My question is my 2012 Fiat 500 Pop was leaking oil the mechanic said I need a "crankshaft seal", which came looking like a little metal house w/circle in it. After taking off the tire he showed me where the leak was coming from. Then said I am going to need to replace the "timing belt" (no charge, because he has to go in there), take that stuff out anyway & it was saturated in oil, it may pop causing more problems most likely in the engine. Sadly, The oil spread all over the place under there. Do you agree with crank shaft seal & timing belt?
When replacing the timing belt, the water pump, and the belt idlers. There is no need to replace the front seal. I’ve replaced many over the years. I’ve never run into any of front seals leaking. The rear main seal, on early 500’s. Especially manual transmission cars. The seals have been known to leak.Sorry to dispute but your technician is correct. There are oil seals at both ends of the engine and when the one in the front leaks, it gets oil on the timing belt. If your timing belt breaks, it bends all the intake valves and results in a very $$ repair
I had my new 2012 rear engine seal replaced under warranty. They used a grey silicone that the mechanic said would solve the oil leak. It did so. Later models probably had this done at the factory.Hello My question is my 2012 Fiat 500 Pop was leaking oil the mechanic said I need a "crankshaft seal", which came looking like a little metal house w/circle in it. After taking off the tire he showed me where the leak was coming from. Then said I am going to need to replace the "timing belt" (no charge, because he has to go in there), take that stuff out anyway & it was saturated in oil, it may pop causing more problems most likely in the engine. Sadly, The oil spread all over the place under there. Do you agree with crank shaft seal & timing belt?
I doubt that the factory uses silicone sealant in place of an actual lipped seal. I think the mechanic fixed the problem for now but got paid for a seal replacement by the factory. I would have asked to see the factory authorization forI had my new 2012 rear engine seal replaced under warranty. They used a grey silicone that the mechanic said would solve the oil leak. It did so. Later models probably had this done at the factory.
It was maybe 60,000 miles and 7 years ago. I think I cornered him outside the dealership workshop area and he said put on a better seal. I think he said or showed me some grey silicone sealant. Well - whatever he did or used the burning oil smell stopped and it never leaked again. My problem now is 88,000 miles and nine years on a timing belt. The former dealer in Lancaster, Ca. gave me a written estimate for replacement of Timing Belt, Auxiliary Belt, Water Pump and the two belt adjusters at $3380.09. I am serious. AndI doubt that the factory uses silicone sealant in place of an actual lipped seal. I think the mechanic fixed the problem for now but got paid for a seal replacement by the factory. I would have asked to see the factory authorization for
the use of a silicone seal instead of a factory seal.
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I say run it until it drops. Or trade it in on something newer. I will never put money into a losing situation. If you repair the car it is still only worth $4000.00 and you can not recover any portion of your repair costs.It was maybe 60,000 miles and 7 years ago. I think I cornered him outside the dealership workshop area and he said put on a better seal. I think he said or showed me some grey silicone sealant. Well - whatever he did or used the burning oil smell stopped and it never leaked again. My problem now is 88,000 miles and nine years on a timing belt. The former dealer in Lancaster, Ca. gave me a written estimate for replacement of Timing Belt, Auxiliary Belt, Water Pump and the two belt adjusters at $3380.09. I am serious. And View attachment 109687 Kelly Bluebook says as a trade in its maybe $4,000-ish
I wouldn't wait. Mine just went at 136,000. I thought I could wait till 150,000.I think 150,000 miles is called for in the manual, but I've read posts on this forum with people doing it early as around 80K
I also had my 2012 leaking rear seal replaced under warranty and the mechanic showed me the grey silicon he used.I had my new 2012 rear engine seal replaced under warranty. They used a grey silicone that the mechanic said would solve the oil leak. It did so. Later models probably had this done at the factory.
I just had the timing belt/serpentine belt both tensioners and the water pump changed at 90,000 and nine years old. No cracking on either but good to have it done and not worry.I wouldn't wait. Mine just went at 136,000. I thought I could wait till 150,000.
Hello, How much did it cost your to replace belt, water pump and tensioners? parts and labor.I just had the timing belt/serpentine belt both tensioners and the water pump changed at 90,000 and nine years old. No cracking on either but good to have it done and not worry.