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Seal Pull and Loc-Tite #1
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Mail From: Jim Wilson <(email redacted)>

I was planning on drilling small holes, threading in and pulling a
couple of #6 screws to pull the cam & crank shaft seals. Any other
suggestions?

Cam and crank pulley lock bolts have something on them. Should I be
re-installing with some kind of Loc-tite?

Thanks as always,
Jim

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Seal Pull and Loc-Tite #2
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If you don't have a seal puller, a small screwdriver will work.
Be sure not to scratch the crank or cam seal surface.
Use a thread locker/Loc-tite on the bolts. Be sure to clean the threads of
old thread locker before installing.

> I was planning on drilling small holes, threading in and pulling a
> couple of #6 screws to pull the cam & crank shaft seals. Any other
> suggestions?
>
> Cam and crank pulley lock bolts have something on them. Should I be
> re-installing with some kind of Loc-tite?
>
> Thanks as always,
> Jim
>

Les.
www.apexautoeng.com

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Seal Pull and Loc-Tite #3
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Mail From: Bill Cardell <(email redacted)>

For the cam seals, probably easier to loosen or remove the bolts on the
front cam caps, then you can pull them right out. Blue locktite on the
crank.

Bill Cardell (TurboDog's Dad)
(email redacted)
Flyin' Miata
1-800-359-6957 (sales only)
970-242-3800 (tech support)
flyinmiata.com
flyinprotege.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Wilson [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 9:34 AM
To: MiataPowerList
Subject: Seal Pull and Loc-Tite

I was planning on drilling small holes, threading in and pulling a
couple of #6 screws to pull the cam & crank shaft seals. Any other
suggestions?

Cam and crank pulley lock bolts have something on them. Should I be
re-installing with some kind of Loc-tite?

Thanks as always,
Jim

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Seal Pull and Loc-Tite #4
mailbot Mail List Archive Bot ., Online, USA	Topic Creator (OP) Nov 4, 2003 11:25 AM Joined 15 years ago 227,243 Posts

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Jim

Take a long pointy screw driver, stick the sharp end into the cam seal and
pry: you need to stick it such a way to "leverage" the screwdriver over
the cam nose(your pivot point). They come out easy.

The crank seals are harder, but I suggest a sharp screwdriver driven
sideways and then pulling first. If not, #6 machine screw pushed by hand
should get it and then pull.

Good luck
Ivica

Jim Wilson <(email redacted)>
11/04/03 08:33 AM

To: MiataPowerList <(email redacted)>
cc:
Subject: Seal Pull and Loc-Tite

I was planning on drilling small holes, threading in and pulling a
couple of #6 screws to pull the cam & crank shaft seals. Any other
suggestions?

Cam and crank pulley lock bolts have something on them. Should I be
re-installing with some kind of Loc-tite?

Thanks as always,
Jim

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Seal Pull and Loc-Tite #5
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Mail From: "Larry Alster" <(email redacted)>

Seal puller from Sears for under 10 dollars???

Larry Alster

1991 "White Knight" CSP #99
1992 "Silver Bullet" EM #17 BEGI System 4.2+
1992 "Honey Bee"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Wilson" <(email redacted)>
To: "MiataPowerList" <(email redacted)>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 11:33 AM
Subject: Seal Pull and Loc-Tite

> I was planning on drilling small holes, threading in and pulling a
> couple of #6 screws to pull the cam & crank shaft seals. Any other
> suggestions?
>
> Cam and crank pulley lock bolts have something on them. Should I be
> re-installing with some kind of Loc-tite?
>
> Thanks as always,
> Jim
>

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Seal Pull and Loc-Tite #6
mailbot Mail List Archive Bot ., Online, USA	Topic Creator (OP) Nov 5, 2003 10:59 AM Joined 15 years ago 227,243 Posts

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Mail From: "Ross Kuhns" <(email redacted)>

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<P>I used to just cut a slit with a box knife then use a small flathead to pull them out. I found some cheap dental tools at Harbor Freight that work even better. </P>
<P>I've looked at seal pullers and they appear to be too large, I don't think there's enough leverage area, especially around the crank. </P>
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<P>Ross Kuhns<BR></P></DIV>----Original Message Follows---- <BR>Seal puller from Sears for under 10 dollars??? <BR><BR>Larry Alster <BR><BR>1991 "White Knight" CSP #99 <BR>1992 "Silver Bullet" EM #17 BEGI System 4.2+ <BR>1992 "Honey Bee" <BR>----- Original Message ----- <BR>From: "Jim Wilson" <(email redacted)><BR>To: "MiataPowerList" <(email redacted)><BR>Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 11:33 AM <BR>Subject: Seal Pull and Loc-Tite <BR><BR><BR>> I was planning on drilling small holes, threading in and pulling a <BR>> couple of #6 screws to pull the cam & crank shaft seals. Any other <BR>> suggestions? <BR>> <BR>> Cam and crank pulley lock bolts have something on them. Should I be <BR>> re-installing with some kind of Loc-tite? <BR>> <BR>> Thanks as always, <BR>> Jim <BR>> <BR><BR><BR></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2752??PS=">Frustrated with dial-up? Get high-speed for as low as $26.95.*<br></a> * Prices may vary by service area</html>

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