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Old 07-14-2011, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by The Gears View Post
I thought I would press the new seal into place first then press the seal race in after so not to destroy the seal lip. Is that a good plan?
Er no I think you'll do more damage that way.

Take a look at the wiki DIY pages:-

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/OM617CrankshaftSeal

EDIT:-

Tangofox007 is too quick off the draw - same thread - different way of getting there!
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Last edited by Stretch; 07-14-2011 at 01:45 PM. Reason: Tangofox is too quick off the draw!
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