Moderator Cynic Posted February 16, 2010 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2010 The old sweats have probably been using this for years but i was really strugling getting my fork seals to part company with the fork lowers. I had tried levers and various degrees of swearing when my eyes fell upon my heat gun. Worked for the crank seals, goto be worth a try. Bingo got the top of the leg really hot (it was boiling the wd i'd tried as a releasing agent). In with a 'modified' screwdriver and out they popped nice as you like. Thought i'd put it up, may help somebody out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYA12R Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 when my eyes fell upon my heat gun. I don't have one, do have an old hair dryer, what sort is yours? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 17, 2010 Author Moderator Share Posted February 17, 2010 when my eyes fell upon my heat gun. I don't have one, do have an old hair dryer, what sort is yours? Rick Just a cheap and cheerfull from the local bargain basement, Ryobi i think. Use it for getting gudgeon pins into pistons as well. Its surprisingly effective. And you often as not dont need as much heat as you expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYA12R Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 And you often as not dont need as much heat as you expect. That will beat the flame from the little torch I've been using, I'll get me one...Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 17, 2010 Moderator Share Posted February 17, 2010 my heat gun.......... Use it for getting gudgeon pins into pistons as well. Its surprisingly effective. And you often as not dont need as much heat as you expect. Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 18, 2010 Moderator Share Posted February 18, 2010 also, if its really stubborn, with the legs out, put a self tapper screw in the seal and pull the little fucker out trust me it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYA12R Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 also, if its really stubborn, with the legs out, put a self tapper screw in the seal and pull the little fucker out trust me it works Is that where they say "pull'em out kicking and screaming".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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