HELP! How to Install Camshaft Seal??? (I-5 motor)

[Ameer Antar]

So what's the trick to installing the front cam seal on the 5-cyl. motors w/o the factory tool? I just drove mine in tonight and the inner lip folded over and about half of the inner lip is sticking out over the camshaft. The Bentley shows what looks like a very expensive tool. I'd rather avoid that if I can... Can I drive the seal in there w/o the camshaft and then slide the cam in there after? I'm thinking maybe I could just bolt down the #1 bearing cap and leave the others off. Any advice much appreciated. Also I'd like to hear of any good OEM parts places to buy from locally in New England (I think TPC might take too long). TIA.

-Ameer