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[rocketbeta]

I've been trying to remove the gear shift selector seal for the last 2 + hours. I can't seem to fit a small screwdriver and hook it. Is there any other way to do it? How can I remove this seal?

I'm using the smallest screwdriver I could find. What size did you guys use? How should I remove it from the center and not the outside? I'm all out of ideas. =(

Any suggestions would be so helpful.

Stuck seal,

anthony

[1984mini25]

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item4155d65d59

One of these works wonders, and a 17mm socket helps to seat the new one home squarely.

[xrocketengineer]

Check this out:

http://www.theminifo...howtopic=143800

Hope that helps,

Ivan

[rocketbeta]

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item4155d65d59

One of these works wonders, and a 17mm socket helps to seat the new one home squarely.

I picked this similar picks but, I can't seem to get a good hook on it.

Should I hook it on the outside or near the shaft. Isn't it a bad idea to damage the housing? =(

Edited by rocketbeta, 10 January 2011 - 02:41 PM.

[rocketbeta]

Check this out:

http://www.theminifo...howtopic=143800

Hope that helps,

Ivan

We both use rocket in our names, which means we are both so cool. Ok, I'm going to resort to the tap and drill as a last ditch effort. My buddy changed out the same seal and somehow he was back to hook it with a small screw driver. Why does mine have to be so difficult. =(

[1984mini25]

The way I’ve looked at it, is the seal can only be used the once anyways, so if its damaged on removal its no big deal.

[L400RAS]

Are you trying to get the rubber bit out or the silver bush?


You will struggle to "pick" or lever the support bush out - really need the gearbox apart and knock it through from the inside. Just refit using a new rubber seal (some people use two seals)

[rocketbeta]

Are you trying to get the rubber bit out or the silver bush?


You will struggle to "pick" or lever the support bush out - really need the gearbox apart and knock it through from the inside. Just refit using a new rubber seal (some people use two seals)

I'm trying to remove the silver bushing. I am struggling to pick the bushing. Take the gearbox apart? That seems like more work. =(

[L400RAS]

I'm trying to remove the silver bushing. I am struggling to pick the bushing. Take the gearbox apart? That seems like more work. =(

Are you sure it has to come out? The quick fix of banging two good new seals in usually fixes any leak...

[rocketbeta]

So here is what I did. As xrocketengineer indicated to drill a hole and I did but I didn't use a screw instead I just used a small screwdriver to hook it out. It took me about 10 mins to drill and hook.

Thanks for all the help! I've attached the bushing with the hole I drilled! =)

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Edited by rocketbeta, 12 January 2011 - 04:49 AM.

[xrocketengineer]

So here is what I did. As xrocketengineer indicated to drill a hole and I did but I didn't use a screw instead I just used a small screwdriver to hook it out. It took me about 10 mins to drill and hook.

Thanks for all the help! I've attached the bushing with the hole I drilled! =)

 photo.JPG   1.34MB   41 downloads

Excellent! I am glad to know that it worked for you too.

Ivan