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Old 06-08-2012, 04:43 PM
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Help! The seal on my timing chain cover is like glued in any tricks? Should I torch it? Yes I did buy a seal puller but it can't get behind the seal
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But first, install a new oil seal on the cover. Tap it in with a large socket (or block of wood) squarely into the cover until it sits flush:



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Ok so that just pushes the old one out and the new one in right behind?
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Ok so that just pushes the old one out and the new one in right behind?
Yes.

Btw, double check the threads on the cover before installing them, coz the strip easily.
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