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Old August 5th 08, 07:49 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Default Tranny Input Shaft Seal Install Tool - Help Please!

The replacement input shaft seal does not have a metal outer edge.
Is it supposed to have one?
If so, where can I get one?
TIA
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On Aug 5, 12:18 pm, "P.J.Berg" > wrote:
> On Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:45:24 +0200, > wrote:
> > Hello!
> > What kind of home made sleeve tool can I make that does not require
> > welding to install the tranny input shaft seal?

>
> > I was thinking of a flat washer just a little smaller diameter as the
> > input shaft seal and a short piece of pvc pipe and a rubber mallet.

>
> > Thanks In Advance!
> > Any help will be appreciated!

>
> You can do it with a flat nosed punch/drift, make sure it has no sharp
> edges.
> Also make sure you get the seal square when you start, slowly round round
> and in it goes.
> Or if you have a large diameter pipe, type water or gas, preferably the
> same O.d as the seal you can tap it in with this using a heavy big hammer
> or short-shaft sledgehammer.
>
> J.
>
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