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valve stem seal removal
I can't seem to get the valve stem seals off of the guides very easily. The seals have a metal base that fits over the end of the guide. What's the technique for removing these? I can't really get a flat head screw driver on either end to use as a lever to pry the seal of the guide...also don't want to bugger up the cam housing sealing surface. These are '74 heads with possibly original seals. Thanks.
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They should pry off with a screwdriver pretty easily......use a piece of leather or whatever to protect what you're prying against.
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03-17-2007, 07:22 PM
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the two screwdriver method works pretty well. be sure the top screwdriver blade is on the dull side, so it doesn't gall the valve stem. the lower one provides a raised pivot point and protects the head from pry marks.
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Is there a way to remove them while the cam towers are on the heads and what tool would you use? Don't think a screw driver will get enough of an angle with the cam towers on.
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Maybe if you bend the tips of al ong long nose plier?
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03-20-2007, 09:21 AM
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get a vw rabbit stem seal remover tool. basically pliers with cups on the ends.
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John,
I figured there had to be a tool for it. Thanks for talking the time to answer.
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the rabbit seals are a bit smaller than 911 seals but the tool will probably work.
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