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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Question Front Main seal
How much of a PITA is it to change the front main engine seal? What all do you have to take off to change it?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Not too bad, a little tight to work in though. Remove the harmonic balancer.
Remove the seal.
Here's a pdf file:
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Oh, you can hammer the seal in place, the special tools are for the pros
 
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i know this is an old thread but is there room to fit the damper puller in there without taking out the radiator??
 
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