Question for any of the DIY'ers here:

My '07 3.0si shredded a belt and part of the belt got wrapped around, then took out the front crank seal. Rented the removal/install tool kit from eeuroparts. The removal tool uses 6 sheet metal screws to grab the edge of the seal, and is supposed to pull the seal out. Unfortunately, the screws keep pulling out without the seal.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...iABEgII0vD_BwE

I have ordered the other style tool that threads into the seal and pulls it out.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...yABEgJQXfD_BwE

Does it make the seal removal easier if the engine is brought up to temperature first; since the aluminum block will expand faster than the steel ring in the seal? I'm not talking about running it for a long time, just 10-15 mins to warm up the block.

Thanks in advance