Crankshaft oil seal

[Bernard Littau]

> I'm unable to pull the @#$%^&* crankshaft oil seal out of its placement so
> I can install the new one and begin the process of completing this PITA
> PITA PITA PITA timing belt/water pump replacement in a 4kq.  I've got all
> the TB covers nicely sandblasted and repainted and WANT TO FINISH UP THIS
> AWFUL process, but I can't get the stupid seal out.  I've used/broken
> several pick-type hooks and have the rubbery part of the seal next to the
> crank all chewed up, but I can't budge the harder part around the outside
> of the seal.
>
> How does  Tool  2086 accomplish this extraction?  Does it have a
> flat blade
> like a small screwdriver and slide in next to the crankshaft so it can pry
> outward?  I'm using ViseGrip pliers attached to a hard hook and pulling
> really hard and getting no movement.  Can the previous jerk that did this
> task have glued the stupid seal in?

If the seal is not too destroyed, you might be able to try this:

Drill three small holes spaced around the seal, insert a small sheet metal
screw, and use a slide hammer on the screw.  Use gentle hammering, and work
the seal out with the screw in the holes, a little bit at a time.  My slide
hammer has a drill chuck kind of attachment, and I use this on a headless
screw.

I doubt the seal was glued in.  Gentle tapping will get you much further
than a strong tug.

Best,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq