boab3 164 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Well bargain arrived Not bad for £38 delivered VR6Pete and bennyk 2 Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hi Where did you source the seals from i have everything apart from them (i think) i have been using mine as an expensive paper weight . I have had it since September and it has been in bits since i brought it as as soon as i put it on it was leaking oil. and now i sick of looking at it . Could i use a different type that will do the same job . as i am guessing these things are 20+ years old an tech must have moved on since in the seal ind. Any help appreciated. Rob Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hi Where did you source the seals from i have everything apart from them (i think) i have been using mine as an expensive paper weight . I have had it since September and it has been in bits since i brought it as as soon as i put it on it was leaking oil. and now i sick of looking at it . Could i use a different type that will do the same job . as i am guessing these things are 20+ years old an tech must have moved on since in the seal ind. Any help appreciated. RobHi mate im afraid i got them with the charger however i do have 2 old seaks left i can measure up for you and you can get someone to make them for you. Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Roll on the summer get back out again VR6 Supercharged, VR6Pete and Brannonc4 3 Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I do have my old ones but nobody can match them. I do have a place that might be able to make some but not a definite. Can you suggest somewhere as an alternative. Rob Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I do have my old ones but nobody can match them. I do have a place that might be able to make some but not a definite. Can you suggest somewhere as an alternative. RobIf you have the sizes maybe try vortech chargers or ruf chargers seals they may be the same the important part of the seal is around the shaft due to this rotating. Link to post Share on other sites
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boab3 164 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Well im in a situation now found where my oil leak was coming from.the main shaft bearings have a retaining nut either side one had slackened off causing the nut to tear the shaft seal.at least it's been found early with minimal damage as its only damaged a seal.now i have to find a seal thats going to withstand heat,speed and retain the oil in the charger but also clear the nut that rotates on the main shaft.im looking at viton seals there ideal for heat and rotating.time for some head scratching now.hopefully update this with a solution soon VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Well the nut has damaged the thread so ill get a new shaft machined up only couple of steps in shaft for bearings 2 for seals and last 2 for impeller and pulley threads for locking on bearings and threads either end for pulley and impeller bolts overall diameter of shafts only 20mm overall length 110mm.might even manage to customise the shaft to suit new seals.will update soon VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 One old shaft and hey presto one new shaft on our way now VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 That's a great effort - where did you get new shaft machined up? May be useful for others in a similar situation ! boab3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 That's a great effort - where did you get new shaft machined up? May be useful for others in a similar situation !My mate works in a machine shop cost me some beer and cakes. Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 dubvr691, VR6 Supercharged and VR6Pete 3 Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I'm making progress I have now got new seals different from the old ones but newer technology. Rob Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 They look a great fit.what are they? Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 They are high speed high temp double lipped seals. I had them matched to the old ones. The end with the four holes had to be machined out very slightly and went slightly bigger than the original on the other end and done away with the collar that the old one sat and just pressed the seal in on its own. Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Why do you have 4 holes in that end?that looks like the impeller end Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 They are high speed high temp double lipped seals. I had them matched to the old ones. The end with the four holes had to be machined out very slightly and went slightly bigger than the original on the other end and done away with the collar that the old one sat and just pressed the seal in on its own. boab3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, boab3 said: Why do you have 4 holes in that end?that looks like the impeller end There for the tool to unwind it. Like a pin spanner. Then just undo it as it's threaded and screws into the casing. If that makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Ahh and your sealed below that collar aswell? Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 boab3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Ahh i thought they were holed fully through wisby 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Nice job thats a good option for rare z engineering seals VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wisby 6 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 If you need those seal sizes let me know. Rob boab3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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