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Replacing Crank seal

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mr_xtc2 Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#445467
Hi,
Just wondering about replacing the big seal on the end of the crankshaft (flywheel end). I have had a go at removing it, but it seems that it only wants to disintegrate upon any pulling with pliers or levering with a screwdriver. Any suggestions??

Cheers

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#445468
Keep going and get a wider blade screw driver to pull it out also remove the O ring inside the flywheel
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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mr_xtc2 Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#445539
Have already tried scraping with a screw driver, but seems awful hard going. Is there any solvent etc. that might help?
Have already removed the spring expander bit, but what about the bit on the outside that seems to go in towards the engine, how do i get this out?

phil Seriously Crusin Dubber

128 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·

#445565
there is a metal band inside the plastic/rubber seal (apart from the springy thing) that is a really close/tight fit in the case
i removed one by using a really small screwdriver and gently pushing in to the imagined space between seal and case then levered a little to bend the metal part of the seal enough to mangel it with a larger screwdriver and eventually work it out....gentle perseverence and a little brute force in the right place

Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#445608
drill 2 small holes in the metal strip, insert self tappers or wood screws and pull.
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mr_xtc2 Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#445618
Ok that would tend to make sense, i thought that the metal part was aprt of the case!! Only thing that confused me was that there seemed to be no similar metal bit supplied with the new seal, oh well might go and have a look and see if it wants to play nice this time!
Thanks guys

mr_xtc2 Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#445665
had a go with two screw drivers, and worked a treat!! thanks again.