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Title: Can't get crank seal out of the timing cover. Any tips/tricks?
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on May 29, 2016, 08:12:40 am

i can't get the crank seal out of the timing cover.   This one is in there tight.  i have the hook seal puller.  i even bolted the cover to a bare block.

i'm afraid i'm going to bend the cover.

Any tips or tricks?

Title: Re: Can't get crank seal out of the timing cover. Any tips/tricks?
Post by: Rattler12 on May 29, 2016, 08:32:58 am

Cut the flat flange part in a couple places with a pair of dikes.....the wire cutting kind  ;D

Or a hacksaw blade

Title: Re: Can't get crank seal out of the timing cover. Any tips/tricks?
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on May 29, 2016, 08:34:05 am

Quote from: Rattler12 on May 29, 2016, 08:32:58 am

Cut the flat flange part in a couple places with a pair of dikes.....the wire cutting kind  ;D

Ok.  And i would just get a new cover, but of course 4.3 covers are a little different with timing tab put in a different spot....... ::)

Title: Re: Can't get crank seal out of the timing cover. Any tips/tricks?
Post by: 80Chevy4x4 on May 29, 2016, 09:03:12 am

take and tap a screwdriver into the seal right wear the seal meets the cover....this will give more leverage to pop the seal out....do this in several places until you get the seal loose.

Title: Re: Can't get crank seal out of the timing cover. Any tips/tricks?
Post by: amplifiedsilence on May 29, 2016, 10:23:28 am

Just changed the front seal on my 350 when replacing the crank damper. I used a hook style seal puller too. Make sure to grab on to the inside edge of seal, to far and it hooks on to the timing cover! I accidentally boogered mine up this way but was able to knock it back in shape.