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Posted by: d7n7master Sep 1 2004, 08:39 AM

Hi All,
I got the rear engine seal in last nite. Just slid the new seal into the channel & worked it around - it took awhile but - fits great!!! Looks so much better!!! Then there's the front & sides:
Is there a easy way to install these seals??? I don't think I can slide these in using the same method & I don't want to booger up the channel in the process.
Thanks, Gary

Posted by: Demick Sep 1 2004, 09:46 AM

I just did this a couple of weeks ago. For the sides and the front I set the lower lip of the seal into the channel, and then used a screwdriver to press the top lip into the channel a little at a time all the way down the length of the seal. Really goes in very easy this way. Took maybe 5 minutes per seal (assuming your engine is out - would be much more difficult with the engine in).

Demick

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 1 2004, 09:55 AM

use wooden popcycle sticks to push the one side in. they don't damage the finnish. glycerin for the lubricant.

kevin

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 1 2004, 10:15 AM

you can also slide them in but the methods described above work much better ...

Andy

Posted by: d7n7master Sep 1 2004, 11:15 AM

Awesome guys, thanks. I didn't mention that the engines out - it is - I just por15'd the whole engine bay so I don't want to muck it up.
I'd better go eat some popcicles.

Posted by: Sammy Sep 1 2004, 01:22 PM

I'm prolly the only person here dumb enough and stubborn enough to replace the seals with the engine still in the car.
What a PITA, took about an hour and a pint of blood but I got it done. Wouldn't do it again for a $zillion.

Most important things to do, first make sure the steel channels are all bent up, and make sure they are clean. No dirt, grease, rust, or extra POR 15.
if they are straight and clean you won't have any real problems.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 1 2004, 04:57 PM

Go to PepBoys and get this... it should be illegal! They will slide right in.


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