rear oil seal

[beefalobilly]

Finally got back to my GLH rebuild after a year at college :amen: and it looks like whoever painted my engine also painted the mating surface for the oil seal retainer...

I'm assuming this is a problem, or can I leave it, and just use sealer? I'm a bit apprehensive to use sandpaper on it, since it's probably got pretty tight tolerances... Paint is also on the water pump surface, so what about it?

Thanks guys

[shelby zed]

mine was all painted and it was fine

[Mr overkill]

yup i have my block power coated all i did was roughen it lightly to give it some bite and thats all

[turbovanman²]

If it was powerder coated, you'll be ok. Just use a rag and some brake cleaner to make sure its squeaky clean.

[beefalobilly]

If it was powerder coated, you'll be ok. Just use a rag and some brake cleaner to make sure its squeaky clean.

It wasn't powder coated, it was engine enamel, painted on.

[turbovanman²]

It wasn't powder coated, it was engine enamel, painted on.

Ok, then remove it. Use a rag and some carb cleaner.