Will This Endcap Still Work With New Type of Seal?

[boboh1]

Got the rear main seal end cap out. Had rope seal in there. The valley where the seal sits seems a bit large. Will my new seal work? Is this an aftermarket end cap? Finally what is the best way to remove the upper rope seal still up inside the block?

 

[pnora]

It is not aftermarket and correct and will work.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Got the rear main seal end cap out. Had rope seal in there. The valley where the seal sits seems a bit large. Will my new seal work? Is this an aftermarket end cap? Finally what is the best way to remove the upper rope seal still up inside the block?

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If I recall there was a cork screw type tool my buddy and I used to screw into the rope and pull out. Others might chime in with methods. Good luck brother

 

[coloradodave]

Use a short section of 3/16"-1/4" wooden dowel and tap the rope seal carefully up until it starts to rotate out of the block. At that point grab it with needle nose pliers and carefully pull it the rest of the way.

 

[blue69runner]

A good pair of forceps and all that was stated above.

 

[boboh1]

Excellent. Thanks everyone. I was going to start tapping it with a screw driver but the wooden dowel trick seems pretty good.

 

[dadsbee]

You actually had a rope seal that was leaking....

 

[boboh1]

You actually had a rope seal that was leaking....

Yes. Was not very much but already had the pan off for another procedure so I figured may as well take care of that too. Really old rebuild.

 

[BeepBeepRR]

If I recall there was a cork screw type tool my buddy and I used to screw into the rope and pull out. Others might chime in with methods. Good luck brother

Yup its called a Sneaky Pete..