[dkdm]

All,
Looking to rent (want to rent) someone's tool for installing rear main seal.
Getting all the parts together to do a clutch job and I'm planning to pull flywheel to replace seal.

I can't remember the tool part number, I've only seen pictures of it (I'm sure I could find it if needed).

Would like to do clutch job around 17-20 Dec. I'm east of St Louis in IL.

Let me know.

Thanks,

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[flash]

is it leaking?

i have heard of people smacking that thing in with wood - i've seen the seal, though not done the job myself - looks pretty normal as far as main seals go - pete at rs barn probably has tips on how to get away without the tool

remember to buy new bolts for flywheel to crank and for pressure plate to flywheel

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[rf285]

PVC pipe the same diameter as the seal with a piece of wood on top. Smack that.

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[Johannvb]

From experience I can tell you it's not all that easy to smack it in with wood or a PVC pipe. I tried and failed and damaged a RMS in the process. Eventually I bought the tool from Pelican Parts and installed the seal in about 10 minutes, and I am guarenteed that it is seated correctly. Unfortunaltely I can't lend my tool to you since the shipping would cost more than the tool.

Have a look at this topic:
http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=7583&hl=

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[Ryan]

The problem is there is no room to smack anything in there. You need the tool. Someone made their own tool out of a pvc pipe segment and a bolt with a square of metal used to push the seal in.

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[dkdm]

It would be easy peasy if the motor were out, but it looks pretty tight while doing clutch replacement.
Flash, don't now if it's leaking but I do have some leaks and I'll get to all of them in time, it just makes perfect semse to do it now.

Johannvb, Understand! Thanks for the reply.

Ryan, I saw pictures of home made tool and that's probably the way I go, just wanted to run it by here first

Thanks,

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[flash]

i totally understand, and if there is any sign of leakage, i'd do it - but, having removed the flywheel a few times now, and while it's no fun per se, i don't find it all that hard, and if i guessed wrong and had to get back in there, it isn't that big of a deal

but, if you can find the tool...............

have you tried arnnworks?

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[dkdm]

FOUND!
Started the clutch job late yesterday.
It not too bad everything seems to be coming off fine (no broken bolts or skin [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] )

Still waiting on a couple of pieces UPS says they'll be here today.

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[PorscheDude]

Awesome!
Not as hard as people think. The new bellhousing on the
968 was porsches best redesigned part on the car.

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[Johannvb]

Yup, I think this was my favorite job on the car i.e most satisfying to do myself. It's not hard, but for me it was quite stressful since it was my first time replacing a clutch.

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[kwikt]

When I replaced my clutch and flywheel I did not replace the RMS. Guess what!!!!!!!! It started leaking so off came the clutch and flywheel again. I did make a home aid seal installer using PVC pipe and some large washers along with an all thread from Home Depot. Cost was around $10. I still might have this gizmo lying around somewhere. Probably with my Home Depot 911 rear wheal bearing extractor.

Kevin

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[dkdm]

Well I'm certainly glad I planned on changing the RMS. It appears to be just one of several other minor leaks I'll be fixing.
Cheers,

   

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