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| forrestkhaag |
 May 8 2015, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Is there a trick to removal (in tact) of the rubber seal around the engine tin in the engine bay? My vehicle has no rust issues and the rubber is pliable but stuck firmly in the channel or in its fitted position. I would like to reuse these pieces once my engine bay is detailed prior to the new mill bing inserted. Any thoughts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| type47 |
May 8 2015, 11:11 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
finesse with pulling the seals out, dish washing soap or glycerin for lubrication, wood or plastic tool to help encourage the seal to come out, maybe lever the top of the seal out of the "C" shaped channel then the bottom, patience ....
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| r_towle |
May 8 2015, 04:45 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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start at the front corner, start pealing it back, it will be fine.
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| Mikey914 |
May 8 2015, 11:04 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Putting a new one back in is even more fun.
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| JamesM |
May 9 2015, 12:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,895 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ May 8 2015, 07:56 AM)  Is there a trick to removal (in tact) of the rubber seal around the engine tin in the engine bay? My vehicle has no rust issues and the rubber is pliable but stuck firmly in the channel or in its fitted position. I would like to reuse these pieces once my engine bay is detailed prior to the new mill bing inserted. Any thoughts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) thanks If the rubber is fresh just pull. If its old it will tear, get new rubber. |
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| colingreene |
May 9 2015, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
Its really not that hard.
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| forrestkhaag |
May 11 2015, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(colingreene @ May 9 2015, 06:58 PM) Its really not that hard. unless they are really hard........... three out of four came out with the help of this thread's info / the fourth one ( driver's side) ripped mid stream.......... see: WTB Driver's side engine tin seal.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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| euro911 |
May 11 2015, 02:23 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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I did it the hard way … by bending open the channel lips a bit (and lots of WD-40). They old ones were a little hard so I just bought new ones from 914rubber.
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| Mikey914 |
May 11 2015, 02:44 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ May 11 2015, 10:22 AM) QUOTE(colingreene @ May 9 2015, 06:58 PM) Its really not that hard. unless they are really hard........... three out of four came out with the help of this thread's info / the fourth one ( driver's side) ripped mid stream.......... see: WTB Driver's side engine tin seal.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) If they are that hard, they are old and only a matter of time before they get brittle. Heat helps that along nicely. I have a complete set for not muck more that the single seal other sell. http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Engine-seal-...l-4-914ESS4.htm Being softer will make install easier too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| PanelBilly |
May 11 2015, 03:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,804 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 11 2015, 01:44 PM) QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ May 11 2015, 10:22 AM) QUOTE(colingreene @ May 9 2015, 06:58 PM) Its really not that hard. unless they are really hard........... three out of four came out with the help of this thread's info / the fourth one ( driver's side) ripped mid stream.......... see: WTB Driver's side engine tin seal.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) If they are that hard, they are old and only a matter of time before they get brittle. Heat helps that along nicely. I have a complete set for not muck more that the single seal other sell. http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Engine-seal-...l-4-914ESS4.htm Being softer will make install easier too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have a difficult time installing it when its soft |
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| euro911 |
May 11 2015, 04:28 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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