Seal Tool

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

As of tomorrow, I will be the proud owner of the $99 tool which pulls 
the crankshaft oil seal on the I-5 and most Audi 4's.  I figure it's 
worth it to avoid screwing up the seal recess area or having to pull 
the oil pan and pump.

BTW - Baum in Florida (800/848-6657) had it for $99.  Assenmacher in 
Denver (800/525-2943) wanted $166, and Zelenda (888/892-8348) wanted 
$149.  I should note that Zelenda was nice enough to give me their 
competition's numbers when they could not identify the tool without 
an Audi number.  Once I had the number (from the Bentley) all three 
firms could find it.  All three supply Audi/VW tools.

If list-members who are contemplating this job want to use the tool, 
talk to me.  I will say that I won't turn loose of it without some 
security...you know, trust everyone but cut the cards??

BTW: talked with Jim at Blaufergnugen and he has a trick for pulling 
the crankshaft oil seal.  He takes a hammer and gently taps a drywall 
screw into each side of the seal's metal shoulder, screws them in 
slightly, then uses them to pull it.  I debated this and decided that 
for once in my life, I'd spend the $$ and avoid lousing up the 
mechanism.  I have certain talents in that regard...

Cheers...


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