Replacing crankshaft seal

canhefixit

So I have to replace a crankshaft seal on an 02 corsa c and was looking for some guidance/tips before doing the job.

1st problem ill have is getting the crank bolt loose, ive already tried it by hand and no chance of moving it, I see there is a method were you can put socket and long breaker bar rest bar on front panel and use key to turn engine to break the bolt loose, is this a safe way of doing this?

2nd prob i might have is getting the old seal out, will i defo need the seal puller tool or will i get it out with couple screwdrivers handy enough?

Then just a matter of installing new seal/bolt/belt and jobs a good 1 or did I make that sound to handy

bitburger

that doesnt sound safe atall but im no mechanic, maybe disconnect the spark plugs so the engine cannot fire first, re the seal puller ive never used one and ive rebuilt several small engines.

canhefixit

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randy hickey

A couple of different methods for loosening the crank bolt here;
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engines-transmission/300602-argh-how-do-i-get-crankshaft-pulley-bolt-out-3.html


As regards your second problem, see the second post here;

http://www.bba-reman.com/forums/Topic105029.aspx


HTH.