 Engine Compartment Seals, How do I Install??? |
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| d7n7master |
 Sep 1 2004, 08:39 AM
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Gary#  Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421  |
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: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Thanks, Gary |
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| Demick |
Sep 1 2004, 09:46 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257  |
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).
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| rhodyguy |
Sep 1 2004, 09:55 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,073 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
use wooden popcycle sticks to push the one side in. they don't damage the finnish. glycerin for the lubricant.
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| SirAndy |
Sep 1 2004, 10:15 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 1 2004, 08:55 AM) use wooden popcycle sticks to push the one side in. they don't damage the finnish. glycerin for the lubricant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) you can also slide them in but the methods described above work much better ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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| d7n7master |
Sep 1 2004, 11:15 AM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
I'd better go eat some popcicles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) |
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| Sammy |
Sep 1 2004, 01:22 PM
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. Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 178 |
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. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Sep 1 2004, 04:57 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Go to PepBoys and get this... it should be illegal! They will slide right in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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