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  1. Carmellini

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    #1 Carmellini, May 6, 2025
    Does anyone have one of Dave's triple seal install tools that they would be willing to loan?

    I messed this up the last time and would feel more confident using his tool. Willing to pay
    deposit or whatever is needed. Thanks
     
  2. Carmellini

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    #2 Carmellini, May 6, 2025
  3. phrogs

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    #3 phrogs, May 6, 2025
    I don't remember these ever being available
     
  4. Timmo

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    #4 Timmo, May 6, 2025
  5. bobzdar

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    #5 bobzdar, May 6, 2025
    That's method I used, I think I just cut some plastic from a soft drink bottle or similar. Worked fine and the smooth plastic helped them slip right on.
     
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  6. Rifledriver

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    #6 Rifledriver, May 6, 2025
    Factory tool. Terrible idea and made the job harder.
     
  7. AceMaster

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    #7 AceMaster, May 6, 2025
  8. GatedF355GTB

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    #8 GatedF355GTB, May 6, 2025
    I just used the triple seals from Superformance. You can put those on easily with just your fingers.
     
  9. Carmellini

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    #9 Carmellini, May 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
    I have the Superformance viton seals, (which are very pliable) and I have the Hill Engineering seals which are very
    stiff like OEM. I would guess that the HE seals might be a challenge to install.

    To Gated: How long ago did you install? Any leaks?

    To All: Is there agreement on which are the "better" seals?
     
  10. phrogs

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    #10 phrogs, May 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
    Color me shocked.
     
  11. GatedF355GTB

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    #11 GatedF355GTB, May 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
    it’s been about 3 months since the install. No leaks.
     
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  12. Carmellini

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    #12 Carmellini, May 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
    FWIW: Finished this up today; the viton seals were very easy to install,
    and the previous viton seals I installed a few years ago were on backwards.....lol
    The 2 lips or open section needs to face forward towards engine (NOT rearward!)
    Now I know why mine were leaking.....
     
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