Get Ultra Grey. It seems to be the choice of the board and what I use.

 

That is the Lisle tool that I use when I an find it. I believe it comes with 2 pieces (interchangable) that goes into the seal. Hard to tell but if you look close in the pic there is a little kinda lip on the end and that's how it bites.

 

I did many with a pick or screwdriver before obtaining the tool. But nothing would be worse than marking the crank due to having the wrong tool.

Ultra grey RTV is $6.50ish.

The Anaerobic lasts forever though. You hardly use any. Where are you seeing it for $20 though? Advance carries it for $13.

I did many with a pick or screwdriver before obtaining the tool. But nothing would be worse than marking the crank due to having the wrong tool.

Yeah that's what I d like to avoid. I have one of the large pick seal pullers with the straight handle, but I need one that will fit into an area with limited access. Can't fit a 12" handle between a cylinder head that's only 3" from a strut tower. (stupid toyota)

Edited January 28, 201115 yr by Fairtax4me

I almost always have the engine out. And have only used the Lisle tool on engines that were out. I think it would make the job in the car much less stressful and do a better job. Since it acts like lever to pull the seal.

I got my tool at the local parts store.

 

But since them I've noticed that older Sears stores seem to stock them, not so much with the big fancy new Sears stores.

It was Napa that had the Anarobic red stuff for $20 a tube. I'll go to Advanced tomorrow and either get that or Ultra Grey. Thanks again for the suggestions. I'll be back with more of what happens. The good news is the valve covers don't seem to be leaking so I guess I can return those gaskets.

one way to get the cam bolt off is to wrap an old timing belt around the cam sprocket and loop it over the crank sprocket. The belt will tighten up and keep the cam from turning. This can be used for install too.

Dave, I ordered that puller from ToolTopia.com and it worked like a charm. Good, solid construction, and the hook provides a very positive grip on the seal when pulling. Best $13 I've spent in a long time!

 

 

Redhat, How did your seal job go?

Dave, I ordered that puller from ToolTopia.com and it worked like a charm. Good, solid construction, and the hook provides a very positive grip on the seal when pulling. Best $13 I've spent in a long time!

 

Yea. Not only does it make it easier but little chance of damage.

 

I couldn't believe I had waited so long to get one.

 

Glad you thought it was worthwhile.