VTT BMW N54 N55 Billet Aluminium Crank Seal Guard - Front Main Crankshaft Seal Protector - Black Anodised 6061-T6
Stop belt ingestion before it destroys your engine. The VTT BMW N54 N55 billet aluminium crank seal guard is a proven front main seal guard and crankshaft seal protector that blocks shredded serpentine belts from being pulled past the crank seal and into the oil pan. This simple reliability upgrade prevents oil pick up blockage, oil starvation and costly engine damage on tuned and stock cars used on the road and at the track. A small investment that can save a motor.
Why a crank seal guard is essential on BMW N54 and N55
On N54 and N55 engines the auxiliary belt can fail with little warning. When it does, belt material can be forced behind the front damper and through the crank seal into the sump. The result is debris in the oil pan, potential oil pick up blockage and an expensive repair that usually requires dropping the subframe and oil pan. The VTT crank seal guard creates a robust barrier over the front main seal to stop belt ingestion if a serpentine belt failure occurs.
Key features and benefits
- 100 percent billet 6061-T6 aluminium for strength and durability
- Black anodised finish for long term corrosion resistance and OE-style look
- Engineered to fit BMW N54 and N55 applications with quality hardware
- Prevents belt ingestion, helps protect against oil starvation and engine damage
- Ideal reliability mod for daily drivers, fast road cars and track day builds
We have installed and run this VTT crank seal guard on our own builds and for many Nforcd customers. Feedback has been excellent for peace of mind, reliability and protection on both daily drivers and track cars.
Recommended pairing
Fit the crank seal guard at the same time as a crank bolt capture CBC, as the damper needs to be removed anyway. This combined approach delivers belt ingestion prevention plus additional protection for the crank interface on these platforms.
What is included
- 1 x VTT Billet N54 or N55 Crank Seal Guard
- 2 x Extended 12.9 grade bolts and 2 x stainless steel washers
Compatibility
All BMW N54 and N55 engines.
Part numbers
- VTT-CRANK-GUARD-1 - Seal Guard Only
- VTT-CRANK-GUARD-2 - Seal Guard with N54 CBC
- VTT-CRANK-GUARD-3 - Seal Guard with N55 CBC
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Installation and fitting
Professional installation is recommended. For fitting, we offer in-house installation at Nforcd in Warwickshire. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Note: In a small number of instances the capture will not line up with the crank bolt and the damper bolts. In this case, apply a little extra stretch on the bolt to get them aligned, or install a new bolt clocked correctly to fit the capture.
Compatibility check
To ensure the part fits your vehicle, we run a compatibility check prior to dispatch. Provide your UK registration number or the last 7 digits of your VIN at checkout.
Manufactured by
VTT - Vargas Turbocharger Technologies
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