need help with front trans seal removal

[John Berners]

Dear Friends,

I am trying to replace the trans nose seal, the one near the shift coupler, with the trans in the car. In a very old Registry article, a guy explained he carefully dug this seal out with a center punch and small chisels. I am well into trying to do the same. I have destroyed a lot of the metal face of the seal, but don't think I have affected the outer rim at all. I am terrified of gouging the shifter shaft or seal housing, and don't see how I can get it loose the way I am going. I am using awls, sharp hooks, punches, screwdrivers, chisels, and pliers.

Any advice to offer? Should I keep going on my own? Is there a better tool?

Also, thanks to all who replied about my steering box leak. I degreased and sealed the adjuster with teflon paste, and am hopeful!

Regards,

John Berners
64C Coupe Dolphin Grey 215639
Greenwood , IN

[Ron LaDow]

John,

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Berners"
To: 356talk@356registry.com
Subject: [356Talk] need help with front trans seal removal
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:00:56 -0700


Dear Friends,

I am trying to replace the trans nose seal, the one near the shift
coupler, with the trans in the car.
Any advice to offer? Should I keep going on my own? Is there a better tool?

Also, thanks to all who replied about my steering box leak. I
degreased and sealed the adjuster with teflon paste, and am hopeful!

Regards,

John Berners"

This *will* work, but you still need to be careful. Select the smallest drill which will allow a decent punch to pass. Make up a drill stop (like a piece of tubing). Chuck the drill with the stop in your hand drill and drill into the housing from the side just barely behind the 'face' of the seal/housing. The stop will keep you from drilling into the seal itself, but you can now use a punch to collapse the seal and should be able to get it out from there.
Thanks,
Ron LaDow

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[Dave Wildrick]

Dear Friends,

I am trying to replace the trans nose seal, the one near the shift coupler, with the trans in the car. I am using awls, sharp hooks, punches, screwdrivers, chisels, and pliers.

Is there a better tool?

Regards,
John Berners
64C Coupe Dolphin Grey 215639
Greenwood , IN

As suggested last October by Jim Learmonth on 356talk, you can order this tool from Lisle Tool Corp. 712.542.5101. http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_search_re ... arch=58430

Cost $17.95 plus $5.00 UPS or $2.00 USPS. Ask for Tool No. 58430
It appears to be made for this type of job.

Regards,
Dave

[Guest]

One thing to look out for is to not mark the shift at all,
this is where most leaks will come from even with a new
seal. Keep it smooth.

Alan

Dave Wildrick wrote:

*John Berners wrote:*
Dear Friends,

I am trying to replace the trans nose seal, the one near the shift
coupler, with the trans in the car. I am using awls, sharp hooks,
punches, screwdrivers, chisels, and pliers.

Is there a better tool?

Regards,
John Berners
64C Coupe Dolphin Grey 215639
Greenwood , IN



As suggested last October by Jim Learmonth on 356talk, you can order
this tool from Lisle Tool Corp. 712.542.5101. Cost $17.95 plus $5.00 UPS
or $2.00 USPS. Ask for Tool No. 58430
It appears to be made for this type of job.

Regards,
Dave


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Dave Wildrick
Houston, TX
#10230
64C coupe
65C coupe




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