crznZ06

Hi guys, I thought I had posted this yesterday, but I can't find my post anywhere.

Anyway, I removed my wobbling stock harmonic balancer, and I want to remove the original crankshaft seal. How do I do this without removing the timing cover? Do I pry it out with a screwdriver? The previous posts that I've researched don't go into the details. Do I need any special tools? I don't want to damage the front of the crank.

Thanks in advance.

chrisok1

I don't think its possible. You need to remove the timing cover, get it out by your method of choice (you are going to destroy it on removal), and press a new one in. Be careful on putting the new one in not to damage it.

MJD

You'll need a seal puller. It'll cost you about 10 bucks from most auto stores.

vettekidc5

why would you not want to remove the cover? the gasket is reuseable... your making it harder on yourself

corvettebob1

How can removing the timing cover be simpler?
Just use a large screwdriver or a seal puller if you have one, then carefully seat the new seal in place. I used a section of PCV pipe I had laying around to tap it in place.

2MFFZo6

That all its no big deal......dont over complicate things people