You know the big one.  I know vw made a special tool, But has anyone came up
with another way, that works?

How bout while the motor is in the car?  My seal is leaking there.

Adam P
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
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