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    Hi all, back again.

    I have still been contemplating giving this a go. The main thing thats holding me back is the "requirement" for special tools to press the new seals in.




    They're about $150 each plus shipping. Is it necessary to use these tools? Could I turn them out of hardwood? Or can I just use a drift and light hammer? It's not worth buying them...

    As always, your help and wisdom is much appreciated!

    Cheers

    Dan

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    Dan , you can find generic seal kits for less that will also work on other components.
    I would do it yourself since you already did the LCA bush's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    Dan , you can find generic seal kits for less that will also work on other components.
    I would do it yourself since you already did the LCA bush's.
    Thanks Nick. Do you have a link to any generic tool sets you think might work?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco-tastic View Post
    Thanks Nick. Do you have a link to any generic tool sets you think might work?
    I will when i get home, just bought a TDV6 timing kit and a 27 pce bush replacement kit so spent a bit of time looking at tools.
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    Something like this Dan, should be able to do all the seals and then some -

    Custom Built Bush / Bearing / Seal Driver Master Set Discs 51 pcs | vidaXL.com.au
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    Something like this Dan, should be able to do all the seals and then some -

    Custom Built Bush / Bearing / Seal Driver Master Set Discs 51 pcs | vidaXL.com.au
    Thanks Nick.

    Just having a look at those and noticed they're flat, while the tools shown in the workshop manual have raised edges to press on a particular point of the seal. Looking at the workshop manual I dont see why they wouldnt work though, but I'm nervous I'll pull it all apart to find they wont work.

    Ive just double checked the suspension bushes (the other place id probably use said tools) and noticed that all of the bushes have a raised centre and the flat discs wont be any good for pushing new bushes in. Any tips or tricks around this? Or another tool set with a raised lip on one side?

    I just want to remove as much chance as possible of stuffing it up!

    Cheers

    Dan

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    Something like this one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco-tastic View Post
    Something like this one?
    I bought this kit last week, I plan on using meyle solid bushes instead of hydro so these will work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    I bought this kit last week, I plan on using meyle solid bushes instead of hydro so these will work.
    Kit was nearly $40 cheaper on ebay too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    Kit was nearly $40 cheaper on ebay too.
    Got a link?

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