When the spring is gone there's enough room. I also used a small plier to
get them out. Don't think they come out the first try. You have to pull hard
before they let go. When installing the new ones be carefull not to damage
them. Use the included plastic sleeve.

SFC

"Rex B" > schreef in bericht
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>
> HerHusband wrote:
>> Rex,
>>
>>
>>>>I'm wondering if anyone else has used standard tools
>>>>to remove the seals? Is it that difficult to do?
>>
>>
>>>Don't worry about it. You are going to toss the seals anyway. Just
>>>grab them with pliers and pull them off.
>>
>>
>> I guess I'm just worried how much room there is to get ahold of the
>> things. I've never taken the heads apart before, so I don't know how far
>> down those seals sit, or what's around them.
>
> Honestly, I have not done a VW. Worst case is they may sit into a well
> about 1" in diameter, and maybe 1.5" deep. And that's no big deal.
>
> Does anyone have a link showing a bare 8V head?