Getting old fork seals out?

[Fjbj40]

Doesn't bother me to ask for advice. I don't know everything, never said I did.

The way you said that seems like you know everything

I learn something everyday, I like it that way.

Really, 95% of the educated people do not have common sense. So you are saying that 95% of the educated people on this forum have no common sense. Nice talking about those 95% on this forum.

Boy oh boy, this thread has drifted hasn't it

[chuck hahn]

What does the BJ in your name stand for??

[jsandidge]

I thought this thread was to help a member with his fork seals. Maybe you two should find another place for this.

[Fjbj40]

If you really want to know, it stands for B series Toyota Diesel engine. The F stands for gasoline F series engine, the J stands for the style of body for a Land Cruiser, 40 is the generation.

There, now you know. What did you think it stood for?

[gs11ezrydr]

I usually drain the old fork out,Some remove the cap by depressing the cap and removing the clip, If it is that style. Some times I have had to used a propane tank to soften the rubber and corrosion, If no clip just remove the cap keeping in the order the parts. There should be a dampening rod holder up in the bottom center of the lower fork leg, Usually an 8mm.You may need a dampening rod holder, Usually and impact will get it out but not tighten it.Remove the clip under the dust boot, Place some rags in a vice not to damage your lower fork legs, Then just yank them apart the bushings will stay on the fork leg. I use some thin plastic when reinstalling the seals not to damage them. Use blue loctite on the dampener bolt and blow it dry, Don't forget the copper washers, Reassemble as taken apart. May need a seal driver, Add the proper amount and weight fork oil. Hopes this helps a little.

[HobzGoblin]

I'm so ****ed off right now that I just feel like punching someone in the throat.

Tried seal puller from Harbor Freight.
Tried a blowtorch.
Tried pliers, screwdrivers, and tin snips.

All I've managed to do is dent the outer rim of the fork and scratch up the bushing and spacer below the oil seal.

Going to take the pieces to a mechanic tomorrow and pay him $65 and hour to finish the job and repair any damage I've done . . . like I should have done in the first f#cking place!

[tkent02]

If you guys will quit bickering and look at his picture....

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40215&d=1434037717

you will see the seal retainer clip is still in place. That just might be why the seal won't come out.

[HobzGoblin]

I removed the clip. Unless there is a second one hidden in there that I don't know about.

[tkent02]

No, just the round wire clip shown in the picture.

[tkent02]

I have used a press to remove seals. Assemble the fork tubes, don't need the springs or anything else. Make sure that retainer ring or clip is out. Just the inner and outer tubes, and anything it needs to hold oil, like the drain screw and the top cap. Fill the fork to the top with oil, no air space. I just used old motor oil. Use the press to compress the forks, the seal will squeeze out very easily. Once the seal moves a little you should be able to pick it out easily.



You could probably use a big hammer instead of a press but the oil will fly everywhere.

[HobzGoblin]

Paid a visit to the local motorcycle mechanic. Even he was impressed by how hard it was to get the seals out, but they are FINALLY out. Best $20 I've ever spent.

[Grimly]

I teach at a college now, for the last three years MY students have won the National Skills Competition, gold for 2 years, this year silver. We have one of our grads going to the World Skills in Brazil this year. We have one of the best reputations in Canada in our trade among employers.

Haha; there's nothing like the look of dumbfoundedness on a new-start's face when he/she realises that the workshop doesn't have the fancy kit they were trained on. Some of them go on to become really good mechanics after they learn some old-school methods.

[GateKeeper]

Paid a visit to the local motorcycle mechanic. Even he was impressed by how hard it was to get the seals out, but they are FINALLY out. Best $20 I've ever spent.

Curious,,,,,,,,what was used to get them out ????????????????????????????????????


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[Darkspeed]

Tryed every prying tool I own. No luck. and yup taking a propane torch to the inner top ring on the fork lower and they slid right out. No bubbling of clear coat and no scratches

[Sandy]

Actually I just had my first stubborn fork seal on a fork that I am refinishing anyway so I tried a torch on it and was surprised how little heat it took. The fork was only really warm when the seal slid out. You could still grab fork by the lip with your hand and it was only u comfortably warm.