WelderShane
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Hello,
This is my first post on this awesome site. I have a Stihl 038 super that I am currently rebuilding. The crank bearings are shot so I split the case to remove them. Here's where the problem is. On the clutch side I went to remove the inner snap ring next to the bearing so I could press the bearing out. Well I managed to nick the housing area trying to remove the snap ring in a few spots where the outer seal would be at. I have the stihl seal remover so everything went perfect removing the seals but I didn't realize I nicked it until removing that snap ring. Is it to far gone. Should I replace the case. I know my manual says to replace both cases but can I just replace the one side or will I have problems with the cylinder area not being 100% flat or alignment issues. Or could I put some sealer like rtv or such on the seal when I pop in that side seal.
Thanks
This is my first post on this awesome site. I have a Stihl 038 super that I am currently rebuilding. The crank bearings are shot so I split the case to remove them. Here's where the problem is. On the clutch side I went to remove the inner snap ring next to the bearing so I could press the bearing out. Well I managed to nick the housing area trying to remove the snap ring in a few spots where the outer seal would be at. I have the stihl seal remover so everything went perfect removing the seals but I didn't realize I nicked it until removing that snap ring. Is it to far gone. Should I replace the case. I know my manual says to replace both cases but can I just replace the one side or will I have problems with the cylinder area not being 100% flat or alignment issues. Or could I put some sealer like rtv or such on the seal when I pop in that side seal.
Thanks