A tool tip for those who must replace a leaking camshaft or crankshaft radial oil seal

Hello there!

Long time since I have posted anything here now. Anyway, I am about to replace the camshaft oil seal on a 2.0tdi EA288 engine (DFSE, but applies to any EA288 diesel engine).

It is leaking and that means one have to replace timing belt kit as well in order to avoid any issues from the oil leak.

Well, the service manual states that one should use VW special tool that costs a fortune in order to safely remove the camshaft oil seal without risking damage to the camshaft. Several you tube videoes also shows the use of specialized tools.

Often one can use picks, flat head screwdriver etc. Well, the risk of damaging the camshaft by implementing some youtube methods wasn't very tempting, since it is someone elses car.

I found that a tool from KS Tools is perfect. It is actually a radial shaft seal removal/installation tool and it only costs about 38 GBP from autodoc. In

Tool has this number: KS Tools 700.1280

the ad below it is priced a lot more, but as many of you know, Autodoc has good prices. I paid 38 GBP for mine just now.

Perfect to use on any radial oil seal on VAG cars (camshaft, crankshaft, bevelbox seals and rear differential oil seals etc)

Just a tool tip for those who are in need of doing this repair replacement

Edited 12 February12 Feb by rbhelle
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