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?

thanks

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 ....

start at the front corner, start pealing it back, it will be fine.

Rich

Putting a new one back in is even more fun.

If the rubber is fresh just pull. If its old it will tear, get new rubber.

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....

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.

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.

I have a difficult time installing it when its soft