2006EvoIXer

iTrader: (1)

How did you damage the new seal? Hammered it on one side?

Evo_Goodness

I used a flat washer on it so jihad a flat surface then a screw driver thru the hole and then a rubber mallet and gave it a couple of taps and sure enough 1 side went in first it didn't go down evenly I'm just glad the seal on the tps side wasn't leaking and it come out perfect.

Like I didn't have to pry at it at all but knowing I have one old seal in there isn't going to fly for me so I ordered another set of them

2006EvoIXer

iTrader: (1)

Since this side has that plastic washer, if you used extra grease, it should seal or reduce any leaks. Did you place the non-beveled side on outside? Or did you put it on inside like a video on youtube?

Evo_Goodness

No I did not follow the YouTube video I put the new ones in the same way the old ones came out the metal ring to the outside at least that's how my old ones in there where they looked exactly the same just my works ones the o ring ones obviously thicker...
But my boost leak held to 30psi and I know just by driving it it's better when I let off the gas now my throttle plate doesn't stick like it used to when I'm in gear I had the issue of my injectors not stop firing ...
This was while in gear btw my WB would read 12.3 letting off the gas in gear now it just reads --- the way it should

2006EvoIXer

iTrader: (1)

Perfect. I knew the youtube video put his on backwards. Lol
I think you're fine until you get the leak again. I would wait until then to replace the seals.

Welcome2GoodBur

What is the best tool to use to get the new seals back in? I know Abby from mil spec posted about making a tool, unfortunately I don't have access to Cnc machines or anything.

4G63_EVO

iTrader: (4)

I put a 11mm Socket on the end and hammered carefully making sure it goes in even

2006EvoIXer

iTrader: (1)

What helps is throwing the seals in freezer overnight to shrink it. I can't recall which side was tougher to install but take one out at a time and leave other in freezer until you're ready to install. You can use screwdriver (if you have one small enough to fit) and mallet to tap it in place. Just make sure you put the seal with metal on side with screwdriver (outside) and tap it in with seal going in equally (flat). Do this quickas it will expand as it warms up. If it doesn't go in after a minute, swap with the other seal in freezer and tap harder next attempt.

If you don't have a small screwdriver, get a small washer and spacer that fits and use the larger screwdriver. The washer should fit and touch the outter ring of the seal (where the friction is) for best results since it applies the tapping energy to where it is needed.