looking for rear main seal tool in Austin

[Rsnellie]

I know, I know, The pros and some amateurs can easily hammer one of these in straight without the p234 blindfolded using either a block of wood, a rubber mallet, a pvc pipe, an irrigation drain, flat dowel, two hammers, a freezer, a big gulp cup, fairy dust or santas elfs.

That being said I'd really prefer to not drop the engine for a 3rd time to address a rear main seal leak if I can just borrow or rent the tool that someone has laying around. I figure this will give me the best chance of success. I already dropped it once to address the triangle of death and the oil cooler. Unfortunately, this was necessary just to clean it up enough to find the leaks. Dropping the engine is not only hard to time with small children it's also getting costly. The oil alone each time to do this is something like 100$.

If anyone in the Austin area has the tool and would let me borrow it or rent it I would really appreciate it. I'd also take up someone offer to ship it to me for a few days. Engine is already out and waiting for the new seal. Obviously, I'd pay both ways and can assure them the tool will come back to them.

Thanks!
Scott

[DaytonaCoupe66]

Originally Posted by Rsnellie

I know, I know, The pros and some amateurs can easily hammer one of these in straight without the p234 blindfolded using either a block of wood, a rubber mallet, a pvc pipe, an irrigation drain, flat dowel, two hammers, a freezer, a big gulp cup, fairy dust or santas elfs.

That being said I'd really prefer to not drop the engine for a 3rd time to address a rear main seal leak if I can just borrow or rent the tool that someone has laying around. I figure this will give me the best chance of success. I already dropped it once to address the triangle of death and the oil cooler. Unfortunately, this was necessary just to clean it up enough to find the leaks. Dropping the engine is not only hard to time with small children it's also getting costly. The oil alone each time to do this is something like 100$.

If anyone in the Austin area has the tool and would let me borrow it or rent it I would really appreciate it. I'd also take up someone offer to ship it to me for a few days. Engine is already out and waiting for the new seal. Obviously, I'd pay both ways and can assure them the tool will come back to them.

Thanks!
Scott

I had the same concerns but this fit and worked perfectly on my 930. If you take your time it's all you will need, and it's soft so will not damage the seal. The key is to get a high quality seal as some appear to have a built in defect that will entertain a leak no matter how anal you are with the install.

[88911coupe]

So..what is the general consensus on the CORRECT brand, in particular for a NA 3.2. In process of dropping my engine to replace the pressure plate and may make sense to replace this while I'm in there.

[manbridge 74]

I use the Porsche branded seal, never had one come back. While I use the factory tool now, I have used other methods in the past. A final check to make sure depth is even all around is wise…

You can save the old/new oil in a clean drain pan.