Crankshaft oil seal

[Konstantin Bogach]

Ben,  I used regular crank shaft seal puler available in any auto parts store(T-shaped, with curved  arms).  If you
wrap the shaft with tape (or just use a thick paper) it will not leave a mark on it.

Konstantin.


>
> From: Ben Swann <bswann at worldnet.att.net>
>
> [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.
> Ben
>