 Preferred Method of install Engine Tin Seals, Push or Pull? |
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| bandjoey |
 Oct 27 2011, 04:36 PM
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bandjoey  Group: Members Posts: 4,934 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I'm getting ready to install Mikey's new rubber seals in the engine compartment. Getting the old hardened ones out took cutting and chiseling. Ug.
What's the preferred method to install the new seals into the channels? Oil it all up and slide it in? Align it and squish it in inch by inch? Other ways? Thanks. |
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| Katmanken |
Oct 27 2011, 05:05 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you slide, use lots of lube.
I put the bottom of the rubber in the bottom of the retaining bracket, and carefully used a screwdriver to work the top in. Other methods may vary.... |
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| dlee6204 |
Oct 27 2011, 05:10 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
QUOTE I put the bottom of the rubber in the bottom of the retaining bracket, and carefully used a screwdriver to work the top in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used this method and it worked fine. I tried sliding it in but was unsuccessful. |
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| SirAndy |
Oct 27 2011, 05:29 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,205 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Oct 27 2011, 04:10 PM)  QUOTE I put the bottom of the rubber in the bottom of the retaining bracket, and carefully used a screwdriver to work the top in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used this method and it worked fine. I tried sliding it in but was unsuccessful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It helps to use a dull screwdriver so you don't poke holes in your nice new seals ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 27 2011, 05:31 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,728 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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| Mikey914 |
Oct 27 2011, 08:25 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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I used the big screwdriver method, but I guess you could slide.
Maybe use wd40? |
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| sean_v8_914 |
Oct 27 2011, 08:30 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
DO NOT SLIDE IT IN!
the stretch will turn to shrinkage over time and it will become too short I have a fat flat screw driver. I rounded the edges. lube it with soapy water. if your shelf is super sexy clean painted goodness, mask the lip to protect in the event of a slip |
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| rwilner |
Oct 27 2011, 09:44 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
I just did this and used the push / slide method, there was no stretching.
I lubricated it with simple green and they slid right in My engine was out of the car though. |
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| bandjoey |
Oct 27 2011, 11:03 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,934 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thanks. I'll try the top to bottom method first. A handy tool comes to mind. HF sells a bag of 3 plastic door panel tools that won't cut into the rubber. Let u know.
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| 914_teener |
Oct 28 2011, 10:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,264 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Oct 27 2011, 10:03 PM) Thanks. I'll try the top to bottom method first. A handy tool comes to mind. HF sells a bag of 3 plastic door panel tools that won't cut into the rubber. Let u know. I used electricians conduit lube I had lying around and pushed them it. No problems no "shrinkage" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) You have to bend out the end tab on the sheet metal rail though. I think the screw driver method probably ok too....Mark would know. I did it that way because my engine was in. Make sure you have em in the right way...you can put them in upside down. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 28 2011, 10:59 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,336 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I first tried to slide mine in with wd40. Nope. Then tried to work it in with my fingers and screwdriver. Worked, but was very slow and poked holes in the ends of my fingers. Finally squirted some Clevite red engine assy lube on it and it slipped right in.
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| r_towle |
Oct 28 2011, 06:51 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Screw driver....simplest way
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