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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 09:47 AM
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Crank seal

Got an oil leak.
im monitoring it.
Anyone have a part# handy on said crank seal? How entailed is the job?

Also, will these brake pads fit my 2011 hhr 2.2.. Is there a difference in brake design for years 08-2010 compare to 2011. Said ebay ad states for years 08 thru 10..

[4 Front]Xparts Semi-Metallic Pads PMD1379 fit CHEVROLET TRUCK HHR 2008 - 2010 | eBay

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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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Crank seal popped right out with a flat blade screw driver, new one pressed into place with my fingers followed by a few slight taps to seat it fully

No difference in design on front brake pads from 06 to 11, in LS/LT models
For some reason the parts guys on EBay seem to think the HHR ended in 10, must lose a ton of sales because of this error

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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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The whole front of the engine has to come off? Talk to me about accessing the crank seal.
Thx for reply
Old Aug 3, 2017 | 11:15 AM
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Just remove the balancer. The relevant part is between 3:00 and 7:00



http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/201..._seal_kit.html

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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 11:47 AM
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Should be GM P/N 12584041 Some more numbers, maybe superceded, 296-16; 29616; 55564509; 12580989; 12609467

#426 in this diagram

From this page
Chevrolet HHR Hatchback ENGINE ASM-2.

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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 03:09 PM
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Great vid
Appears to be simple enough..
Thanks again!
Old Aug 3, 2017 | 03:41 PM
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You will need a tool to hold the balancer to get it on/off.

Torque to 74 lb ft then 125 degrees.

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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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Thanks donbrew,
I'll opt for the screwdriver or prybar wedgy situation and pin the pulley as numbnutz did in the video... 👍

Found crank seal oem GM for $6.00 free ship

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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 06:28 PM
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Nice! I used the wedge method too
Old Aug 9, 2017 | 06:36 PM
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Cant get the dang crank bolt loose...
dang thing! Aint worth a @!&§@!!!!
help!



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