I just replaced a stock crankshaft pulley with an underdrive pulley. I did not see the crankshaft oil seal that people usually replace with that swap. So i'm curious if anyone can tell me, where that seal is located on a 3rd gen GXE model. I only saw a metal plate that covers the big opening. Any pictures and/description would be appreciated, thanks.

 

VG runs a t-belt.

to get to the oil seal you'll need to pull the timing belt off and pull the timing crank gear off to see the oil seal. a job not for the faint of heart.

 

yes, now i know that to be the case. now this makes me mad, since i got my t-belt replaced at a nissan dealer and they did not suggest to me to have this replaced. also, there is a very minor oil leak in that area and i'm sure they saw it as well. i have not looked at that carefully but i would not be surprised if it's due to that oil seal.