Ahh - hints on getting the rear main seal in!

[Sean]

Ok, so, I'm replacing my rear main seal while I'm doing all my work here.

But, here's my issue. I don't exactly have it in there PERFECTLY straight right now, it's a little off. It's over half way in.

I rear all the threads, and this should be EASY. I put oil on it and everything, what's my problem?

the side that's a little higher also has some of the rubber that looks like it's peeling off and sitting on top of the metal - here's a picture of where I got it so far:












By the looks of the pictures - I wonder how I manage to always make such an supposedly easy task so difficult. God dammit! :evil:

I think it's bent too...well...fuck.

Anyone? Answers quick would be awesome...I am so close to being done... :| [/img]

[nando]

I'd try to push the side that's too low back out a bit. you have it pretty cockeyed.

[Sean]

I'd try to push the side that's too low back out a bit. you have it pretty cockeyed.

If I pressed it out, do you think the seal would still be usable?

I don't want to run ANY risk of having to replace this thing again, anytime soon. :?

[nando]

sure, it's the rubber part you're worried about, not the metal. you shouldn't have to press it all the way out, just enough to get it straight.

[Sean]

So, really, the rubber INSIDE - the rubber around the crank - is what matters most then?

So, that rubber flap crap that seems to be peeling off won't matter then?


I know I may seem repetitive, and I'm sorry if I do. :D

[UNHCLL]

installing it from the correct side helps.

[Sean]

installing it from the correct side helps.

Hmm, yep. That would take care of that, wouldn't it?

I guess my intuition wasn't good enough for this. So, do I need a new seal then?

Thanks..

[UNHCLL]

yes. better to replace now then have to go back and do it all over again later.

[Sean]

yes. better to replace now then have to go back and do it all over again later.

Yea, now I'll practice with this one. LOL

I got it in - any suggestions on how to get it that 1-2 mm further in? I just put it between two blocks of wood, and watched as I compressed it in our vice. is that a good way to go about doing this?

[UNHCLL]

putting it in from the right side should allow it go in perfectly. block and vice is crude, but will probably work. I use a socket the same size as the seal, and tap in lightly with rubber mallet.

[Sean]

putting it in from the right side should allow it go in perfectly. block and vice is crude, but will probably work. I use a socket the same size as the seal, and tap in lightly with rubber mallet.

Ohh, I love that idea!

What size socket would I need? I have two days to prepare - I could go get one, then return it. :D

[cheades]

I found a full roll of electrical tape was about the perfect size as well for tapping the main seal in.

[EverWiser]

I usually use the old seal to press the new one in...Providing that I didn't t-totally mangle the old one getting it out. Works like a charm...

[Sean]

I usually use the old seal to press the new one in...Providing that I didn't t-totally mangle the old one getting it out. Works like a charm...

Didn't think of that until after I found a roll of masking tape close to the size of the seal and used that.

No biggy tho, it's in now - and i'm workin on gettin my new slave and master cylinder on now. So, I'm very close to finally being done with my new clutch! :D

[Digitalwave]

. So, I'm very close to finally being done with my new clutch! :D

Took you long enough :)