real cover install
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Melting Slicks
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real cover install
Swapping out my rear engine cover to stop a small leak while my trans is out. Do you have to have the "install tool" they recommend to install the cover (with seal already installed in cover) onto the engine?
There are supposivly two lips (one in, one out) that have to be acclimated correctly, and this "tool" does that.
Thanks
There are supposivly two lips (one in, one out) that have to be acclimated correctly, and this "tool" does that.
Thanks
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Swapping out my rear engine cover to stop a small leak while my trans is out. Do you have to have the "install tool" they recommend to install the cover (with seal already installed in cover) onto the engine?
There are supposivly two lips (one in, one out) that have to be acclimated correctly, and this "tool" does that.
Thanks
There are supposivly two lips (one in, one out) that have to be acclimated correctly, and this "tool" does that.
Thanks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Dublin GA
Where do I get this tool???
Do you think a parts store might rent one?
Keep in mind; I have a NEW cover with the seal already installed in it, so the tool that installs the seal AFTER you put the cover on, won't work
Do you think a parts store might rent one?
Keep in mind; I have a NEW cover with the seal already installed in it, so the tool that installs the seal AFTER you put the cover on, won't work
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Have to say I've never used an alignment tool and never had a leak. Replaced the seal itself and the covers several times. When installing the cover, let it locate itself on the crank or balancer in front, and snug it down.
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Melting Slicks
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Here is where you can get them
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Timin...nmenttool.html
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Timin...nmenttool.html
Chris
Did you have to use a pick or something to pull out the seal? I don't have it with me, but someone posted that the seal has two lips; one facing in and one facing out, and one of them wants to fold under during installation
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I guess it's from reading several different post that say if you don't use the "tool" it WILL leak. Since it's leaking slightly now, it sort of has me concerned I guess.
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I would definitely get the tool to make sure it's centered properly... you can try to eyeball it but it would suck to have to pull the drivetrain back out for a small leak that could have been prevented... you might have to buy a new seal so you can remove the one on your cover, install the cover, then install the new seal... my seal was a real pita to get out, I had to use a screwdriver and hammer to get it to start coming out then there is a tab on the front side of the cover that you can fit a flathead in and pry the seal out... just be careful because it is soft aluminum... I did my rear cover with the saccitycorvette tool and it's dry as a bone, before they started offering their tools (which are much cheaper than most others btw) I had previously done my front cover gasket and used the balancer to align the seal... well it has a leak and now I'm having to go back in and fix that but I will be doing it the proper way this time and it's a good excuse to upgrade balancers and add a secondary drive
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I may have to just try and install it. I am installing the trans this Sat., and I don't have time to get a "tool set" and cant imagine pulling out a brand new seal. I will just take my time and try to get it right.....
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I'll add I only replaced the seal itself as well. I do what you do. Let the crank snout or the rear center it, then hand thread the bolts in allowing the cover itself to center, then torque bolts to spec.
