AACSC
Member Since: 22 Mar 2014
Location: West Midlands
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Hi
I am attempting to fit the crankshaft oil seal following the replacement of the oil pump.
Some years ago I purchased the sleeve which is used to properly fit the oil seal onto the end of the crankshaft. The sleeve is part aluminium with a tapered plastic section which you remove when the seal is stretched to the correct size to fit on the crankshaft.
I cannot remove the plastic section from the main aluminium barrel and I am unsure whether the plastic section unscrews or is a push fit. I have tried all sorts to shift it with no luck.
Could someone please advise me how this bit of kit,manufactured by OTC comes apart.
AACSC Graduate of the FDC ( Fred Dibnah College)
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 11th Aug 2020 9:42 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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Put it in the freezer for a while, I have to do that with mine when its hot like now.. Its just a push fit.
Flack 
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| 11th Aug 2020 10:01 pm |
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AACSC
Member Since: 22 Mar 2014
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 67
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Hi Flack
I popped it in the freezer, as you suggested, and it came apart without any problem.
I also appreciated your advice in a post on the removal of the oil pump where you suggested the use of a bolt through the tensioner mounting to push the oil pump off the block. You have saved me a lot of grief with your good advice.
Compressor, rear valve block rebuild, removal of starter motor, oil pump replacement, the joys of owning a D3!!!
Thank you for your advice
AACSC Graduate of the FDC ( Fred Dibnah College)
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| 12th Aug 2020 10:29 am |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
Posts: 6235
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Flack
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