Rear main cap removal help
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Rear main cap removal help
I am replacing my rear main seal, and was wondering if anyone knows of a trick to get the rear main cap to "pop" off. I have the bolts out, but cannot get it to break loose. I have tapped it with a hammer and a piece of wood to no avail. Any suggestions would be great. thanks
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another quick question. Are there any tricks or advice that someone can give me on how to remove the other half of the rear main seal that is in the block. It is not moving for me.
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A brass nail punch.
Don't wanna sound like a jerk but if you do some searching you would be able to find aot of write-up and even a couple of video.
Merry X'mas and GL.
Don't wanna sound like a jerk but if you do some searching you would be able to find aot of write-up and even a couple of video.
Merry X'mas and GL.
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I have searched and watched the vids (the GC on youtube). I know that a brass punch is recommended. I just wanted to check if anyone one has done one recently and see how they did it. thanks for the info.
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I have searched and watched the vids (the GC on youtube). I know that a brass punch is recommended. I just wanted to check if anyone one has done one recently and see how they did it. thanks for the info.
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I was finally able to get the seal out today. Had to loosen all main caps to take some pressure off the seal. hit it a few good times with a brass rod and it popped. Thanks for the help everyone.
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