tools needed

[wojtek90]

I have a leak from crankshaft front oil seal on my Dakota 2001 3.9l. I would like to fix it. Service manual showing special tool C-3688 needet to reinstall
Vibration Damper.
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Anybody know what Snap -on or any other brand can I use instead of this tool or were can I find this one. I can not find this tool anywere. Snap on help desk, told me that they do not have cross reference catalogue with Chrysler
Please help me to figure this out.
Thank you.
Wojtek

[BleedDodge]

If it makes you feel better, my 3.9 has been leaking oil from the front seal for about 10 years and it still runs. I won't fix it.

I wouldn't buy a special tool to do one job when you can pay a mechanic who already has the tool to do it. Think about it.

[wojtek90]

Thank you Bleed Dodge for suggestions.
Maybe you right. But I do not like oil on my garage floor, and I already check in Dakota dealership. To fix it cost 180 dollars plus taxes so it is about $200.
Seal itself cost $11 dollars, with buying tools I still saving at least half plus pleasure to work on the car.
Best regards.
Wojtek

[rhandwor]

I would go to http://www.ebay.com/ Then check for a used matco-OTC-Mac-Snap-on-tools. and check if you can find a used tool.
Miller tool used to make chrysler tools. I have used some pvc tubing and couplings the correct size to pop in a seal in a hard to reach ares. Some times you will need to install a sleeve on a crankshaft if a groove is worn in it. Your pictures are not real clear but I think if you check a OTC tool dealer they will have one. I think an internal thread puller has to be used to pull the pulley.
I checked chiltons and it said to punch two small holes in the seal and use a small dent puller slide hammer to pull the seal this uses two metal screws in the seal and the slide hammer pulls the seal.
If you buy a seal and ready sleeve the seal will have numbers like 35.62.10 ID OD Width of seal. Bearings inc. sells seals and ready sleeves. OTC 800-533-6127 ext.3 Get a part no. You will need seal dimensions.
800-939-8665 Usa Tool Warehouse. They can surely come up with a seal driver. To drive a ready sleeve I use a pipe nipple with an ID close to the shaft for mower gear boxes and cranks.

[wojtek90]

Thank you very much Enthusiast.
Your massage helps me finally go on right track. I find tools with Miller, but of course there are expensive. I will try for use one, but I can always go back to Miller. Thanks again for your expertise.
Wojtek