Both Crank Shaft Oil Seals Leaking

[syrup1957]

Hi Just had my c5 estate serviced and have been told both crank shaft oil seals are leaking and they want £2000 to fix the problem could this be a engine breather problem rather than having to take out the gear box and timing belt pully has any member had this problem before.

[paul.h]

It could have the oil level too high. How old is the car and how many miles plus which engine does it have ?

[syrup1957]

It's on a 59 plate with 77000 on the clock and a 103kw =138bhp Engine, oil level is correct.

[paul.h]

Is the £2000 at a Citroen dealer ? If not I would get a second opinion/cost from a Citroen dealer who may also be able to comment on the breather system.

 

Are the leaks bad, if not you could live with them until the timing belt is due for replacement (10 years or a given mileage as per your handbook if sooner) and also the clutch/flywheel need doing when all the parts are removed anyway so the seals can be replaced at minimal extra cost. £2000 though seems very high, our Citroen dealer charges about £350 for the timing belt plus about an extra £100 if the water pump is done, so I would not think it would be more than around £500 for the timing belt, water pump and seal doing. I think I have seen prices ranging from about £400 to £700 for the clutch/flywheel to be replaced so to add the flywheel end crankshaft seal could add maybe £50.

 

If the leak is bad at the timing belt end then it is probably wise to do this one sooner in case oil is getting on the timing belt which could cause it to fail - but still have the belt/water pump/tensioner replaced at the same time so the seal replacement cost is minimal. If you are planning on keeping the car for a few years then the timing belt would need doing anyway whilst you have the car, so the cost is not a waste.

[syrup1957]

Hi Yes it is a local citroen dealer parts come to £716.00 with labour @£1,228.00 with £75.00 surcharge + vat.

I will get a second opinion next week at a local garage and get under the ramp myself to have a look. Just seems a lot of money for replacing two seals costing £35.

I will let you know how it goes next week.