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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Any got any tricks and or tips to get this SOB'S! out? or just break down and have it taken to a machine shop?
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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I use a slide hammer tool that I bought from Goodson. Worst-case if I can't get the jaws under the seal, then I wiggle it up a little with a pair of pliers.

I've never done it before but I suppose you could heat up the rubber enough to soften it and then wiggle them off with pliers or the slide hammer. I would apply heat slowly and probably only want to use a propane torch... no MAP or Oxy-A.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:10 AM
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Default Re: Help, Removing valve seals

Originally Posted by IN VTEC
I use a slide hammer tool that I bought from Goodson. Worst-case if I can't get the jaws under the seal, then I wiggle it up a little with a pair of pliers.

I've never done it before but I suppose you could heat up the rubber enough to soften it and then wiggle them off with pliers or the slide hammer. I would apply heat slowly and probably only want to use a propane torch... no MAP or Oxy-A.
Patience and pliers.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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channel locks and grunting did it for me
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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I use this KENT MOORE EN-46116 VALVE STEM SEAL REMOVER INSTALLER
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