I am replacing the oil pump and while I'm at it the front crank seal. I am just wondering what people have had luck with driving that seal on? The Haynes manual says to use a socket with a larger diameter (really? How many out there have a socket that big?) the fsm says use the SST (super special tool? Sorry don't have one of those either...) I am thinking of using a block of wood and a hammer. Anyone have any techniques they would mind sharing that have worked? Thanks.

 

I have had no problems using a block of wood to drive seals in. I can typically get them almost all the way in and then I use a 1" brass drift to lightly tap it the rest of the way home. Make sure you use a really large drift or you stand a chance of damaging the seal. Old bearing races work well too if you have some lying around.

 

Thanks for the good info!

 

I've used a piece of PVC pipe with a cap on it. It's the right hardness, and you can find various diameters to suit your need.

 

Rusto is right too. However, I tried making a few SST's using PVC, but stupid home depot never had the right fittings to do so. I just got back from Harbor Freight and I scored a good deal on a couple of poly head hammers that would be perfect for tapping in seals so that's another idea for you. Harbor Freight gets me every time - I can go in with one specific thing in mind and out with twenty extras!! Like today, I needed a new tool chest and came out with a couple hammers, some cheap ratcheting wrenches (spare for my truck tool box), a box of nitrile gloves, a dozen socket organizer racks, a new creeper, a pneumatic die grinder and a couple of dollies... My name is Dave and I am a Harbor Freight addict

 

The PVC sounds like a great idea! I think I'll try it!

Haha! Harbor fright gets me too. I think my wife may cringe when I go there, I bust the budget every time... Too many goodies. I have just learned to use caution with anything that has moving parts! Although all the wrenches there made in Taiwan (not the cheap Chinese crap) are actually very high quality. Some of my favorite wrenches are the Taiwanese ones from the HF...

 

+1 on PVC.

Also, be sure to precoat the upper left bolt when installing the pump.

 

What do you use for sealant on that bolt? I have a tube of sealant 102 fipg for the oil pan, or should i use black RTV or ultra grey or does all that stuff work?

 

IIRC Toyota has a specific sealant to use for it, but from my research a few months back it looked like FIPG was fine. That's what I used.

 

Thanks. I should have some of the fipg left over from the oil pan!

 

I used a 4x4 piece of wood and my rubber mallet - seemed to work great.

The long bolt that goes through the oil pump, timing cover and into the block. Use toyota FIPG (liberally!)