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P234 tool rental?
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I'm looking to rent a P234 tool (RMS Tool) from someone? Seattle local, so if there is a local owner willing to rent theirs that would be excellent. PM if you've got one. thank you! |
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05-07-2022, 03:43 PM
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Don't need a tool for that job, other than a plastic hammer to get it started and a 1/2" wide flat end punch/rod to finish it flush. dry on the outside and lube the inner lip.
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05-07-2022, 05:32 PM
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Homemade P-234 Tools.......
Go visit your favorable hardware store and look at the plumbing section for these:
  This is how it looks like before you install the rear main seal. You will need 10 x 1.25 mm bolts and washers to press down the oil seal.  Tony |
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05-08-2022, 07:06 AM
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Appreciate both suggestions. And both leave me worried about the seal ending up folded/crooked and not seating correctly - I've used these techniques on other engines but have ... apprehensions ... about doing it on my 3.2. Maybe I'm being too sissy about it.
@tony - do you have video of your setup in action? I'm a visual learner. |
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05-08-2022, 10:41 AM
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Make sure the seal lip is over the crank flange all around before you start the install. Been using the plastic hammer method for eons with no problems. A little tap on one side, then the other side and work around it so it goes in evenly. It's up to you to install it flush. Even the factory tool doesn't always do that, and often needs to be finished with a flat ended drift.
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Thanks for the guidance, John. I see that you're pretty close to me, I might have to take a day off work and come up to have you poke around my car and get your thoughts on a few things. I'd be happy to pay for an hour of your time to get some feedback on the current state/suggested work for my 3.2 if that's something you're open to?
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i do as John since ever..i use 2 hammers one small one large..1st guide it in with your hand then apply what ever technique you find most comfy for you..just make sure the surface touching the seal is flat
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Ivan, Which hammer do I use first? The small one or the big one? Just kidding. Some people simply lacks creativeness and imagination in doing their work. Still planning to move back to US? Tony |
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hi Tony .yes there are many ways to skin a rabbit;-)(not cat)I own some;-))))
Working on logistic for the move..not that easy..... Ivan
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