How to put in oil seals?

[shayrgob240]

OMG. it's such a bitch. I seriously screwed up one of them trying to do it today. I put it on the guide and then tried to drive it in (after numerious attempt to just push it on) and it just wouldn't go on the guide. How am I supposed to do this?

PS- WTF happened to 240sxforums?

[projectRDM]

I always use a similiar size socket to tap it in, never had a problem.

[Markovich]

+1 for socket idea greatest thing

[w0nderbr3ad]

just take the cover off and put the oil seal on. assuming its the front cover.
PS- 240sxforums got hax0red.

[shayrgob240]

oh, let me clarify. I'm talking about valve oil seals. Not the front or rear engine seals.

[breakindrifts]

You mean valve STEM seals? Did you clean off the valves? There might be buildup on them preventing the seal from sliding on.

You can try pushing it on with a deep socket around 10-12mm and some oil for lubrication.

[shayrgob240]

yeah, valves are clean but. I cleaned them up w/ a wire wheel. I'll try again today.