Left hand Crank seal replacement (3ma)

[Goober]

Hi everyone,

The left‑hand crank seal is leaking on my 3ma— more of a weep than a full leak. I've asked around locally and I'm getting mixed answers. Some people say the seal can simply be pulled out and replaced, while others insist it requires a full engine strip‑down.

Can anyone shed more light on what's actually involved?

[SeaR1ck]

If it's like my 3xv and I'm pretty sure it is.

You have to split the cases because there is a grove. That runs around the center of the seal that fits into the cases.

[teezer2]

ye, second that. not 100% but i tink bottom end split 2 sort it out..again 3xv n 1kt if i remember correctly