[rustech]

Any advice on removing and replacing the front end seals? How have you done it (if applicable)? Any tricks?



Thanks.

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[BruceWard]

Rustech, are you taking pictures as you work? If so I would be happy to host them for you.



Sounds like you have quite a project under way.

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[rustech]

Yes, pretty big project...I didn't want to tackle this until my new home is built (delayed due to water district till February), but unfortunately (yet very fortunate <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />) my balance shaft belt didn't want to wait (and allegedly this work was done ~4 years and ~40k ago). My car is at ~96k and so I figure it's time to do the variocam also.



I can host the pictures if anyone is interested in seeing them, it's just that thus far my questions are quite general...such as removing the front end seals.



I once resealed an old automatic transmission off a Cressida, and it was no treat. Do I pierce and pull the old seals out? What's the best method for pressing in the new seals evenly?



Thanks for any help.

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[Harvey]

With all the aluminum on these engines, be careful in seal removal and use a seal puller. I had to modify one I bought to get it to fit. If you scratch the surface against which the seal fits, you'll get leaks. I carefully work a hole in the old seal and insert the lip of the seal puller and carefully pull it out. Easy with right tools.



Then I use a large socket that fits the seal surface to carefully (again) pound it in. Or, you can buy large washers that clear and carefully tap it in. Worked for me. Be careful of the aluminum surfaces. Easy to scratch.



Harvey

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[rustech]

Harvey, thank you for the great advice. Off to the autostore again. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/mad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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