Timing cover replacement

[TotoGT06]

Alright have to replace mine because I snapped an idler pulley spoke and I have a replacement with me. My question(hopefully its tech) is has anyone had to remove theirs and use a special tool to remove the oil seal at the crank? Looking at my AllData sheets about it and that would be the only place I would be stuck. Anyone use anything different to take it out or not need to take it out?

 

[gtcs07]

I replaced mine on my 07 once. Popped it out with a screwdriver and knocked it back in with a seal press but you could use a big ass socket to

 

[BruceH]

You can get the tools but won't need them. A block of wood can be used to seat the new seal too.

If you were pulling the seal while the cover was installed you would need a seal removal tool and possibly an installation tool.

 

[Boozshey]

I used a big ass socket to punch it out and a seal press tool from harbor freight.

 

[TurboX]

I take them out with a screw driver, you aren't really planning on reusing a $10 front seal are you ? As far as insert, a large socket, block of wood with hammer or rubber mallet will all do the trick. Only thing to be sure is drive it in straight and with equal pressure.

 

[TotoGT06]

Alright thanks guys! I was hoping to be able to reuse the seal but I guess Ill see about picking up a new one

 

[tmcolegr]

 

[TurboX]

You know, why isn't your engine build thread been cleaned up a bit and made a sticky ? I cannot count the times I keep referring back to it for answers, don't think of me as a stalker but I purposely search your new posts to see what Im going to learn.

 

[tmcolegr]

You know, why isn't your engine build thread been cleaned up a bit and made a sticky ?

Can't tell you. A lot of time and effort when into those posts and they contain good information that seems like is asked about all the time.

Few things I would change if I had to do it all over again, but overall it's good light reading.

 

[AnotherS197GT]

Can't tell you. A lot of time and effort when into those posts and they contain good information that seems like is asked about all the time.

Few things I would change if I had to do it all over again, but overall it's good light reading.

Light reading LOL. I was reading your build thread and my brain almost exploded.

 

[zachman]

One of the best light reads I have seen. Thanks for your hard work.

 

[kj05]

i've gotta remove the cover this weekend, what all is throw away?

 

[ZmanM3]

Just get a timing cover with the seal already in it. That's what I did.

 

[05stroker]

You know, why isn't your engine build thread been cleaned up a bit and made a sticky ? I cannot count the times I keep referring back to it for answers, don't think of me as a stalker but I purposely search your new posts to see what Im going to learn.

That's no shit! I have referenced that thread almost more times then my build thread. LOL