Ring seal

[mmt 15]

Hi all, 

I am trying to change the smal crankshaft ringseal on my 2.0  mi 16. However the seal will not move at all. Are there any special tricks removing the old seal. Screwdriver and hammer seems to be only option left? It is really stuck there. 

 

Thanks 

 

 

[petert 586]

As in timing chest seal? Ideally you need some aluminium bar, slightly smaller in OD than the seal. Then knock it out with a BFH.

[mmt 15]

Yes- thats the one. I'll find something about the same size and a BFH. 

Thanks Peter. 

[mmt 15]

Do I knock it from outside and in or from inside out? Or no difference? 

 

[welshpug 1,657]

to remove the old one screw a self tapper into it and pull it with pliers.

use a suitable socket to tap the new one in

[petert 586]

It makes no difference which way, but it's best to make sure the aluminium is well supported around the seal, if it's well and truly stuck and it needs a big hit. You don't want to crack the casing.

[petert 586]

Installation is easy. Use the spacer as per the pic.

[B1ack_Mi16 67]

9 hours ago, welshpug said:

to remove the old one screw a self tapper into it and pull it with pliers.

use a suitable socket to tap the new one in

Second this method, always struggled myself before I started doing it like this...

[mmt 15]

Thanks guys. And Thanks for the diagram Peter. 

[mmt 15]

Got it solved. Really easy to get the new seal in. One step closer to completion of engine.