| Author |
Message |
dgbeatty
Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2006
Posts: 702
Location: Sacramento
|
 Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
 |
|
In the picture posted above you can clearly see marks from a hammer or punch on the edges of the bore. These small marks are enough to destroy a rubber covered seal and must be smoothed out to reestablish an evenly chamfered edge.
Five minutes Vs a second or third R&R.
_________________
Schau in das Buch |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
blee
Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2019
Posts: 18
Location: Maryland
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
Cleaned up the burrs as much as I felt comfortable doing so without causing damage. Decided to use two metal clad seals, no sealant on the outside. The TQ shaft after sanding with 900 grit w/d paper still had a detectable groove from the last seal. Without changing that out or using a repair sleeve, I thought using two was the best option. Used a 1 1/2" PVC coupler to drive in flush, then a 1 1/4" PVC coupler to countersink. looks like the ports are still accessible. Not sure if the partially blocked flow will be an issue.
I appreciate everyone's help, suggestions, and experience. I may not always listen, but I hear you!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dasilva
Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2020
Posts: 69
|
| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
I'm having difficulty removing the torque converter seal. When I pulled, using a similar tool to Ben Huot on his YouTube video, the rubber quickly separated from the metal. At this point, what are my options for removing the metal remainder of the seal?
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
djkeev
Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007
Posts: 32561
Location: Reading Pennsylvania
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kourt
Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2013
Posts: 1930
Location: Austin, TX
|
| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
I don't know why people don't use proper seal pullers, but please go get one from an auto parts store. They are worth their weight in gold. You will greatly reduce your chances of damaging the seal housing if you use a proper seal puller.
Here's an example of a good one:
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-56750-Seal-Puller/dp/B0002SRCKG
kourt |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dasilva
Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2020
Posts: 69
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:15 am Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
| Thanks for the advice. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dabaron
Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018
Posts: 2559
Location: Philly, mang
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:31 am Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
| kourt wrote: |
| I don't know why people don't use proper seal pullers |
that takes away money for valuable upgrades like LED lights and 16" wheels.
_________________
1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
"burnin oil and cookin coils" -- Destructo
BiWerks Design, LLC |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
djkeev
Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007
Posts: 32561
Location: Reading Pennsylvania
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dabaron
Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018
Posts: 2559
Location: Philly, mang
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
| djkeev wrote: |
| 120 years of proven technique |
a technique as old as the VW boxer engine design 
_________________
1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
"burnin oil and cookin coils" -- Destructo
BiWerks Design, LLC |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kourt
Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2013
Posts: 1930
Location: Austin, TX
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
I like that old sheet-metal-screw-and-slide-hammer method as well, but it has limits.
In the case of a modern, all-aluminum engine block (my Volvo XC70), a sheet metal screw that does not drive squarely into the seal will mar the crankcase sealing surface and compound the problem. That's a mistake I cannot afford to make. So I bought a proper seal puller, where I have more control over where the seal puller hook goes.
kourt |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
djkeev
Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007
Posts: 32561
Location: Reading Pennsylvania
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dasilva
Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2020
Posts: 69
|
| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
Thanks, all. Seal puller worked well (and was a cheap buy from local auto parts store)
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dasilva
Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2020
Posts: 69
|
| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: torque converter seal; orientation? leaking upon install |
|
|
Thanks, all. Seal puller worked well (and was a cheap buy from local auto parts store)
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
