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Rear Main Seal Installation Tool - Excellent option
I recently ran into a jam finding the correct tool for this job for my Carrera.
The P234 tool advertised by our host is NLA although they still advertise it. I've spoken to SIR Tools directly and haven't done a run in a while and have no plans in the near future. The OEM tool advertised by our host (Part #: 000-721-983-70-OEM) is completely the wrong tool for 9 bolt 911s. I've talked to our host about this but they still advertise it as the OEM tool. Do not order this tool. I confirmed this tool is for Macan/Panameras etc. with my local dealer. I could not find the 9126 tool anywhere. This is the one stated in the Haynes repair manual. My only option left was to dig deep and I found a gentleman out of California who created a fantastic tool. He advertises it for 928/944 but I can confirm it works just fine on the 911s. Great price too. Give it a look..... https://www.vcedgeknives.com/miscellaneous2 
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Interesting. I wonder how he got into making the Porsche tools, being a knife maker?
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Was at Tony's engine rebuilding workshop and he made this:
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What is that, a shower drain or ?
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Drain cover
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I saw that option as well. With the tool I listed in the first post, the seal goes onto the tool first to make certain the spring stays on the seal. i.e. it puts tension on the spring and it slides onto the crankshaft so it eliminates the risk of the spring coming off - similar to the factory tool.
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I made up a tool like the white PVC one here.
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-engine-rebuilding-forum/920972-porsche-tool-9517-1-one-piece-4-75-a.html Some complain that you might tighten the three bolts unevenly. I honestly don't see that as a problem.
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similar tool as mentioned before:
https://www.printables.com/model/205318-porsche-944-968-rear-main-seal-installation-tool just need a 3d printer/service
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The printable one above doesn't appear to have a sliding face so it will place significant friction on the seal and/or try to rotate it as it goes into the block. The one I posted on at the top has sliding face that will not try to turn the seal as it is pressed in. Nifty. Just wanted to mention this.
A block of wood and a hammer would work as well from what I hear. Just want all to be aware of the options out there.
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911 SC 3.0
