Cam Seal
 

I am going to change my CAM seals and I wanted to know if a puller was required for the sprocket?

hey, speaking of cam seals...just got 2 of mine done and a new timing belt for only 442.18!!!

good luck John

Kelli

Im Interested
 

I was thinking of doing this also. If you can, take pictures and let us know how hard or easy it is. Step by step instructions would be nice too..

Chris

Your biggest problem will be holding the sprocket while cracking the bolt loose. After that it's a piece of cake - no puller needed.

I don't know what your plan is for removing the seal, but I usually use a 1/8" drill bit and carefully drill a hole in the old seal. Do not scratch the camshaft with the drill bit. Then insert a hook or 90° pick into the hole, using a pair of side-cutters or pliers to grip it while prying against the cam snout. Be sure to lube the new seal before installing.

Can I use the same big strap wrench I use for the crank pulley?
Any concerns about the drill chips getting inside the engine?

Silicone. Got that on your other post Beav as always in your tool box.

Thanks

John

The strap wrench should work. The chips will be very small and the drill will be pulling them out towards the front of the engine. Any remaining behind the seal are easy to clean out with a rag and/or a spritz of carb cleaner. And just to be clear, that's silicone grease, not RTV. ;)

I have used the strap wrench on a 2.2 engine and it worked good on the crank pulley.
Silicone grease works great ofr many things. I really like it. Use that also on my Anderson windows so they crank open easy.

Question
 

IS this the same strap wrench that Sears sells??

Re: Question
 

I borrow this one from work. It is about 3' long, aluminum and the strap is about 3" wide. The strap is nylon. I had pretty tough time breaking loose the bolt on the 2.2 even with this. I cut an old pulley belt to fit in the grooves so that the strap didn't slip. I will most likely do the same with the old timing belt for the cam cranks.