As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
UPON TRYING TO INSTALL THE SOLID OIL SEAL OVER THE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE, THE SEAL FAILED AND TOTALLY SEPERATED IN A STRAIGHT LINE 90 DEGREES TO THE FACE OF THE SEAL. VERY LITTLE FORCE WAS BEING APPLIED TO THE INSTALLING TOOL WHEN THE SEAL FAILED. THIS WAS SECOND FAILURE OF THE SAME LOT. PRODUCT SHELF LIFE EXPIRATION DATE 4Q07. ACCORDING TO MFG THE SHELF LIFE IS 12 QUARTERS. (K)