|   Removing dust wiper & oil/air seal from `00 XFly... | RP
Aug 9, 2002 12:52 PM | | I have a damaged oil/air seal on an `00 XFly. To replace it I've been told to first remove the dust wiper and to replace it with a new one. I'm assuming that the wiper gets destroyed during removal because I was told that you have to use a strong screw driver to pry the wiper loose and also push along the outside edge. Both operations tend to tear it apart. I also have to do this without damage the wiper's seat in the lowers. Once the wiper is removed I'm assuming the oil/air seal won't be too much trouble to remove and the new wiper and seal won't be hard to install. Right?
Anyone have some helpful hints before I tear into this poor fork? I have the replacement parts on order and won't start the process until I verify I've got the correct parts... Thanks. |
| re: Removing dust wiper & oil/air seal from `00 XFly... | Brown Gargantua
Aug 18, 2002 10:23 PM | | I rebuilt my 2000 Z4 Flylight recently, and I can give some insight.
My first question - are you sure your seal is damaged and not just contaminated? - My first 'hindsight is 20/20' lesson was that my seal probably didn't need replacing, just cleaning.
You are right, the dust wiper does get trashed in removal. I ended up using needle-nose pliers and pulling it out bit-by-bit.
However, you are dead wrong about the oil seal being easy to remove.
Mine were a horendous bitch to get out. They seemed glued to their seats.
Not a little bitch, but a 2-day, badly bruise the palm of my hand biatch.
While I appreciate the Marzo build quality, the removal was a nightmare.
It's also super easy to score/trash the seat.
I strongly recommend that you find a LBS who has the Marzo removal tools to lend/allow you to use - you will thank me.
Once out, the rebuild was pretty easy.
Lube the seals with a bit of oil before you put them in.
Don't forget to replace the metal washer as you put in the seals like I did, or you'll be buying more seals.
Last bit o' advice - Don't buy that expensive seal replacement tool.
A large socket from your toolbox will allow you to put even pressure on the seal as it slides down into place, and it's free. |
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