crankshaft nut on 1600 t2

[frenchi]

hi every one had real agro on this 71 1600 bay oil dripping from crank seal behind clutch all out on floor clutch off need fly wheel off which way looking at nut anti clock or clock wise to undo many thanks any tips welcome getting oil seal out and in

 

[thejinx]

Google it mate there are a fair few step by step videos out there. I did mine a while ago I’m sure it is a standard lefty lousy righty tightly but check the videos

 

[gvee]

Just flicked through the Bentley manual and I can't find reference to whether it's clockwise or counterclockwise

 

[frenchi]

thanks every one as allways quick help before brain explodes with stress

 

[K@rlos]

It’s anti-clockwise to undo. To get seal out carefully pop it out with a screwdriver and when fitting a new 1 lightly lubricate it with engine oil or wd40. You can buy a flywheel seal press which is the ideal way of fitting it.