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Old 01-22-2014, 10:40 AM
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I have a sense that you haven't done this type of work before. Perhaps you could ask a friend or or acquaintance with technical training to drop over?

The problem with using a press is that you don't get any feedback. I haven't done this on a BMW but it looks just like many other vehicles. Install it like any other similar seal. To the same depth as the old one.
You are right I have never dealt with pressing seals before. I want to make sure I do this right the first time so that I don't later have oil spilling on the floor, or have to replace the seal because I damaged it or installed it incorrectly.

I think what freaked me out the most is that BMW has special tools that press the seal into the cover. I don't have those tools, so I'm having to find another way of doing it.
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You are overthinking a simple operation. Carefully pry it out & apply a small amount of oil and carefully tap it in.

If you are uncomfortable, get help.
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Yes, its an extremely simple procedure. Watch the video i posted and do the same. Its really hard to mess up.
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I feel better now that I've watched the youtube video and listened to you guys. The repair manual just freaked me out when it said I needed special tools. Special tool usually means complicated operation to me.
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I swear BMW would have a "special tool" for inflating tires if they could. Dont worry about that.
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I swear BMW would have a "special tool" for inflating tires if they could. Dont worry about that.

They do, der nozzle.

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