Today's Project
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Today's Project
Today I changed the oil pan gasket on my 223. I used the thick Fel-Pro paper gasket with permatex gasket sealant on both sides. I'm still working on the clutch and brake issues, but sometimes it's good for me to do something like this and achieve a small moral victory (assuming it doesn't leak), especially after trying to change my U-joints (as suggested in another thread) last night and not being able to get the old ones out. (A big vise is on my tool list). Can I use a big hammer and the appropriate sized socket, or is that not good practice? I'll try to post pics soon of my progress. And to the new FTE's that have recently found this site, welcome--you'll get lots of good advice and friendly help here!
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No, it's not good practice to use a hammer to remove/install u-joints. You really need to press them in and out. Beating on them can distort the eyes on the yoke and driveshaft, creating more problems than you have now.
If you don't have the tools and equipment to do it yourself, better auto parts stores sometimes have a press just for such occasions, and wouldn't charge a whole lot. But for less than $100, you can buy a vice to do the job yourself, and it would be one of your best investments, ever.
If you don't have the tools and equipment to do it yourself, better auto parts stores sometimes have a press just for such occasions, and wouldn't charge a whole lot. But for less than $100, you can buy a vice to do the job yourself, and it would be one of your best investments, ever.
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Haunt the large flea markets, there is usually someone selling used tools like anvils and vises. Just be sure the moveable jaw is not sprung, sloppy and the jaws align when tightened, both level with each other and parallel.
Buy the largest vise you can find. One with a rotating head is especially useful.
Buy the largest vise you can find. One with a rotating head is especially useful.
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