NEMESIS44

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Will sticking a crankcase in the freezer for a while loosen up a stubborn front bearing for removal?

I went off and used the wrong collet I guess. My flywheel was seated against my front bearing firmly enough that the seal stuck to the flywheel, in turn, making the seal break loose and fill my nice semi-new B6 with dirt. It left light scarring but, hasn't hurt anything so far. I'm sure I'll lose many gallons of life because of this minor mistake.

NEMESIS44

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Nevermind, got it. For those who have never tried to take out a stubborn front bearing...
Stick the crankcase in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Then simply heat the crankcase around not on the bearing with a hair dryer or heat gun and knock it right out.

J.Sears

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You could also get yourself a hudy bearing puller, best money I've ever spent. Well worth the money.

offroad dude

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+1 the Hudy tool is worth every penny.

tony montana

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does the hudy one come with the correct size pullers for nova and os based engines?

blktransam

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should.....