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Post by scottydugg on Aug 2, 2017 16:08:25 GMT
Wondering if when changing the crankshaft front oil seal, if there's a specific tool required to fit correctly? Same for the gearbox rear seal.
If so does anyone have on either can borrow/rent?
Or is it a case of more technique than tools?
Cheers, Scott
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Post by Horney on Aug 2, 2017 16:48:35 GMT
I'm guessing a hammer is not the correct tool.
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Post by scottydugg on Aug 2, 2017 16:52:59 GMT
I'm guessing a hammer is not the correct tool. I was considering a hammer and block of wood tbh.
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Post by JamesMk3 on Aug 2, 2017 17:10:22 GMT
If you have a large enough deep socket or short length of tube, you can drift it in carefully. If using tube, make sure that the end is square. Set the tube against the seal, ensuring it's straight. Tap the back with a something like a copper mallet or soft face hammer. You may want to protect the exposed end of the crankshaft with tape or a bit of rag, when you slide the tube over. You can get a proper tool also, i.e.: www.machinemart.co.uk/p/17-piece-bearing-race-and-seal-driver-kit/
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Post by scottydugg on Aug 2, 2017 19:59:28 GMT
If you have a large enough deep socket or short length of tube, you can drift it in carefully. If using tube, make sure that the end is square. Set the tube against the seal, ensuring it's straight. Tap the back with a something like a copper mallet or soft face hammer. You may want to protect the exposed end of the crankshaft with tape or a bit of rag, when you slide the tube over. You can get a proper tool also, i.e.: www.machinemart.co.uk/p/17-piece-bearing-race-and-seal-driver-kit/Thanks James, I'll check if that kit can do both crankshaft seal and gearbox rear seal. Seems a good price! Already financially commited to all the seals!
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Post by JamesMk3 on Aug 2, 2017 20:19:21 GMT
Thanks James, I'll check if that kit can do both crankshaft seal and gearbox rear seal. Seems a good price! Already financially commited to all the seals! I have a feeling that the above kit will not clear the end of the crankshaft. You're better off with a bit of tube. You can buy various sizes of ally tube off eBay, even a bit of PVC pipe would probably suffice of the walls are thick enough.
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Post by scottydugg on Aug 2, 2017 20:53:19 GMT
Thanks James, I'll check if that kit can do both crankshaft seal and gearbox rear seal. Seems a good price! Already financially commited to all the seals! I have a feeling that the above kit will not clear the end of the crankshaft. You're better off with a bit of tube. You can buy various sizes of ally tube off eBay, even a bit of PVC pipe would probably suffice of the walls are thick enough. I'll try McGiver it 😀
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Post by joeytalent on Aug 2, 2017 23:34:00 GMT
Thanks James, I'll check if that kit can do both crankshaft seal and gearbox rear seal. Seems a good price! Already financially commited to all the seals! I have a feeling that the above kit will not clear the end of the crankshaft. You're better off with a bit of tube. You can buy various sizes of ally tube off eBay, even a bit of PVC pipe would probably suffice of the walls are thick enough. I definitely used some PVC pipe for mine from B&Q. Can't remember the size off the top of my head though.
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Post by boringgit on Aug 7, 2017 7:44:13 GMT
I used a big enough socket to fit over it, and just slowly tap it on. Paint can opener to remove, not even joking.
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Post by scottydugg on Aug 7, 2017 9:14:53 GMT
Watched an interesting guide on youtube, the guy placed the new seal in position, old seal behind it and screwed the nut on to push into place. Removing old seal when done.
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Post by pewe on Aug 30, 2017 9:27:27 GMT
Apart from the above sound suggestions two others:- 1)Remove old seal by carefully drilling one or two 3mm holes in the metal part of the old seal (Dremel ideal) but take care not to drill into the housing. Screw in appropriate sized self tappers and lever out using mole grips or whatever happens to be handy. 2)Before re-inserting the new seal lubricate the running surfaces well BUT not too much as the spring retainer can slip out from behind the seal (ask me how I know!) then ensure the seal is slipped squarely onto the shaft to avoid dislodging said spring retainer. HTH. Cheers, Pewe
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