volvo 240 Using a speedy sleeve to repair a crank shaft se..

External Since: Feb 11, 2008 Posts: 10

Hi
My volvo 240 is still leaking oil. I have already two times changed the
front seal at the crank shaft. I read on the internet that installing a
"speedy sleeve" might be interesting. Is it possible to do this job without
taking the crankshaft out of the engine?

Thanks in advance

Volvo 240 1993 b230f

External Since: Apr 09, 2007 Posts: 65

I'd not heard of the speedy sleeve before: makes sense.

Google says it may be available: check NAPA.

If it's available, should be an easy install, without engine removal:
looks like it slips over the end and is affixed with epoxy or the
like.

Smart idea.

As for your situation, did you make certain that when replacing the
seal, the seal does NOT contact and run in the wear groove?

You need to set it a bit deeper, or a bit shallower, to avoid this.