rscone11

so what is the trick to getting the guide tube seal into the guide tube, I don''t want to hose it up. Its a tight fit and I put some oil on it but that doesn't 't seem to help?

photo attached.

rscone11

Hi, Yes the pipes are crumpled with holes, I need new ones, also anyone know the trick to getting the inside guide tube seal into the guide tube. I used some oil but its really tight?

r911

here is one being pushed in on a 1975 tranny

be sure there is a smooth and clean area for it to slide thru

rscone11

what are you using to push it in?

rscone11

r911

some plumbing pipe from a hardware store

Mark Salvetti

You might want to use something that's a bit wider than the socket wall, like a piece of PVC pipe. Don't drive it in too far, and the spring side should face the inside of the transmission. Here is another thread with some photos: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...haft-seal.html

Also, make sure you wrap the splines on the input shaft with electrical tape before you push the guide tube back into place. The splines are sharp and they can damage the seal.

Mark

r911

Yes, use tape - elec. tape is a bit safer than painter's tape

I should have posted this pic - it is one step earlier in the process

rscone11

Thanks

rscone11

Thanks for the link and help.

proporsche

Randy ..on the link where you can can the seal in place -he said-...........it is in the wrong place .The edge of the seal spring should be even with the end of the tube.But it also depend what tube you have..I have noticed that the position on some tubes is different then others.The seal should be on the smallest inside diametr of the tube.
Also i never ever had any problem with the tube with seal installing it back.No need to use any cover for the trans main shaft -really.
Put the tube in a wise and gently tap it in making sure you do not go too far butt also no not far enough is not good...
Ivan

rscone11

Hi Ivan, Below is a photo of the removed tube which shows the seal 1/2 inch into the tube where the tapered area is thicker on the inside. Is that incorrect. I have been trying to get the seal into that raised area but don't want to ruin it.

rscone11

rscone11

do you have a photo or link of what y9ou suf=ggest. I have also ordered a Bentley manual!

proporsche

hi,if you have it inside the raise area that is correct later tubes have the raise further towards the end ..so you are ok