Seal install questions and r134a condensors that fit in mkiis?

[ther at cox.net (Theron Ross)]

An arbor press is cheap from Harbor Freight comes in handy for pressing in
seals.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3551
I use this one in combination with sockets and other junk laying around to
press seals in. I rebuilt my 2 liter using just it (and sometimes the mallet
method). You won't be able to do motor mounts or wheel bearings with this
little one (unless you're really strong), but they do have a bigger model,
or you can move up to one of their hydraulic presses if you've got a little
extra to spend and the extra space in your garage).
As with most all of Harbor Freight's stuff, you get what you pay for, but
when their tools are on sale (like this will probaby be in the next few
weeks), a shadetree mechanic usually can't beat the "bang for the buck".

--Theron


> I usually use a socket and a rubber mallet.
> John
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Berk" <tberk@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <koabi@seeohdee.com>
> Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 4:12 PM
> Subject: Re: Seal install questions and r134a condensors that fit in
mkiis?
>
>
> > koabi wrote:
> >
> > > I haven't looked at this yet but how do you install circular seals
such
> > > as the front main, rear main, and intermediate shaft seals?
> >
> >
> > Veeeery carefully.  ;])
> >
> > It's in the Bentley but the drift is you can either get a special tool
> > or you can tap them in real careful like.
> >
> > Using the old seals to tap the new ones in should help to avoid
> > marring the new ones.
> >
> > The only one of those I have dealt with is the Rear Main; replaced
> > during last clutch job. Clean, unscored surfaces are key.
> >
> > I'll lay that down as the extent of my wisdom on those specific seals,
> > and hope for more knowledge from other listers.
> >
> > >
> > > I'm going to try to use the r134a compressor from the ABA motor I got,
> > > so I figured while I have the radiator out, I should replace the
> > > condenser with an r134a unit.  Do I have any options?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > koabi
> > >
> >
> > k.,
> >
> > What is specific about the compressor between one kind of refrigerant
> > and another?
> >
> > (Oh, and don't forget to replace the dryer, and don't expose it to
> > atmosphere until you get ready to install it.)
> >
> > TBerk
> >
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