emoval help... trying to finish head hasket work

[tjn]

Im putting on the finishing touches to my 535i and am almost ready to install the new head and gasket. I ordered the complete gasket set from BMA, and am trying to remove the upper timing chain cover seal which came with the gasket set (Its approximately a 1 1/2 inch diameter brown piece that holds the oil out of the camshaft timing- which connects to the plug wires, rotor, etc). I just cannot seem to remove it-- I've tried twisting it, hammering it- but it won't budge. Unfortunately now I've ruined the seal... can anyone offer a suggestion on this?
Also- Is there any special sealants or anti-seize components to buy before I put the gaskets and engine head back on?
Thanks so much!
Tim N.

[Martin in Bellevue]

This type of puller should be tiny enough to get behind the seal. Lube the new seal to get it between the cam & head.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/media/CAL-49300.jpg
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/CAL-49300.html

The machinist replaced my seal when working the head & the cam out. It is gonna be tight with the cam in there, I'm sure. I've found that these type of seals, like a free inner space for fitting squarely.

My seal puller looks like this:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/media/LIS-56750.jpg
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/LIS-56750.html

On the head gasket, don't put any type of gasket prep between the head & gasket as the aluminum head will want to expand on its own. My machinist recommended gaskacinch between the block & gasket.








Im putting on the finishing touches to my 535i and am almost ready to install the new head and gasket. I ordered the complete gasket set from BMA, and am trying to remove the upper timing chain cover seal which came with the gasket set (Its approximately a 1 1/2 inch diameter brown piece that holds the oil out of the camshaft timing- which connects to the plug wires, rotor, etc). I just cannot seem to remove it-- I've tried twisting it, hammering it- but it won't budge. Unfortunately now I've ruined the seal... can anyone offer a suggestion on this?
Also- Is there any special sealants or anti-seize components to buy before I put the gaskets and engine head back on?
Thanks so much!
Tim N.

[632 Regal]

make sure there is no dirt/oil/antifreeze in the bolt holes or you will get wrong torque readings and could crack around the holes in the block.

[tjn]

Thanks everyone... tommorow is my big day of head gasket installation! I can't wait for the car to be up and running again (its been out for over a year). Hopefully it all goes smooth. This board is awesome- thanks to everyone!
Tim N.

[632 Regal]

be sure to post your questions, I might be on tomorrow...its a slut free zone tomorrow.