Date:         Tue, 8 Jun 1999 14:47:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Young <young@SHERLOCK.SIMS.BERKELEY.EDU>
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From:         Tom Young <young@SHERLOCK.SIMS.BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject:      Re: removing main engine seal?
Comments: To: "Pollard, Matthew" <Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM>
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The tool to remove the seal is only a few bucks and probably worth it.

The first time I removed the seal I used a very small claw hammer I
happened to have around.  I put a small piece of wood on the face of the
crank, slipped the claw end of the hammer under the seal, and levered the
seal right out.  I was never able to get enough leverage with any
screwdriver I had.

I think the seal for the trans can only be removed with the shaft
removed.

On Thu, 8 Jul 1999, Pollard, Matthew wrote:

> I am preparing to replace my main engine seal (and clutch, etc if needed).
> On bugs, getting that seal out was a major try of patience.  Is there a
> trick to getting it out?  Do I need to spend the $ for a tool (a.k.a. toy
> :-)  or will a modified screwdriver work?  Also, advice on removing the
> transaxle seal is desired.

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Tom Young               young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU
Lafayette, CA  94549    '81 Vanagon
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