• Home
  • News

Tools for tricky oil jobs

Oil seal tools from Laser

Published:  13 August, 2010

Those of you who have replaced an oil seal on the crankshaft of a Volkswagen or Audi engine will know it can be a tad tricky as the flywheel-end oil seal is integral with the housing and engine speed sensor, so the whole assembly needs replacing.

Related Articles

  • Diagnostic support 

    As Delphi gains more OE common rail contracts, the company is turning its expertise to its aftermarket products as the vehicles come out of warranty. Recently, its Multec diesel common rail system was chosen for the DW10C engine, a shared platform for Citroen, Fiat, Ford and Peugeot diesel vehicles. A number of replacement items are available including a high pressure pump, injectors and an electronic control unit.

  • Spark an interest in TT plugs 

    rong>A new line of twin-tip spark plugs has recently been launched by parts firm Denso.

  • 'Torque the torque' with ease 

    rong>A new ¼” TechAngle torque and angle wrench is available from Snap-on Tools, designed to save techs time while also increasing accuracy.

  • Charger Rings the changes 

    SmartCharge battery chargers have a seven-stage charging cycle and have been designed to diagnose, recondition and service vehicle batteries.

  • Gates expand on belt drive 

    Gates has expanded the number of replacement parts available for the accessory belt drive system. The programme includes OE equivalent multi-ribbed belts, all necessary metal components, tools, routing diagrams and technical bulletins to guide technicians.

Most read content

JLR DPF issues lead to multi-billion poun... Thermostat problems and solutions – Ford... Snap-on Diagnostics: Latest software update Testing a vacuum: operated solenoid valve VLS sends engine oil case to Trading Stan... Changing of the guard at LKQ Euro Car Parts Don’t follow the fault code – follow the... Common Rail fuel pressure control
JLM Lubricants launch Friends of JLM camp... JLR DPF issues lead to multi-billion poun... Thermostat problems and solutions – Ford... Snap-on Diagnostics: Latest software update Autumn Statement 2023: Automotive sector... Testing a vacuum: operated solenoid valve VLS sends engine oil case to Trading Stan... Don’t follow the fault code – follow the...
JLR DPF issues lead to multi-billion poun... JLM Lubricants launch Friends of JLM camp... Snap-on Diagnostics: Latest software update Thermostat problems and solutions – Ford... Testing a vacuum: operated solenoid valve Sukhpal teams up with private equity on G... Don’t follow the fault code – follow the... Autumn Statement 2023: Automotive sector...
Free subscription
View a digital copy of the latest issue of Aftermarket here.

Search

Sign Up

For the latest news and updates from Aftermarket Magazine.

Facebook

Twitter

©DFA Media Group
1999-2023
Terms and Conditions