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1Builder · 08-23-2011, 10:37 PM

I'm thinking of doing a timing belt maintenance change.

Do you all think this is a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Timin...#ht_1403wt_939

I've done timing belts on 16v VW's before so I know that stuff but I've never replaced crank-cam seals before.
How difficult is it to remove them and do I need a press to get them back in?

eage8 · 08-23-2011, 10:43 PM

seems like a good deal to me. The only thing I'd be concerned about is the quality of the parts. I don't recognize some of those brand names.

the seals are easy, you just push/hammer them gently in. the only tricky part would be getting the cam shaft pulley off and back on again, a belt wrench works well to hold it in place.

SuperRA · 08-24-2011, 01:17 PM

I've seen Bando, Misuboshi, Aisin, GMB and Koyo before as OEM or something. I'm sure it'll be fine.

1Builder · 08-24-2011, 08:43 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I know that with some seals they can be a real PITA to get out and near impossible to get in without a press.

Guess I'll pull the trigger on that kit and do it over the next weekend.

MzKzM · 08-25-2011, 09:04 AM

You don't need a press for those seals. Just make sure you have the right replacements.
Drive a sharp screw into the seal and use a pair of pliers to pull them out. Never failed me thusfar.