Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal Install Kit for N40 N42 N45 N46 N52 N53 N54 Engine

Ok. This product does indeed work. I used it for my 09 N54’s crank seal. Initially, I thought it didn’t work for pulling the seal out because I didn’t have success the first time however, it was the screws that’s came with this kit. Just do not use them. Seriously, not a good idea. Get stronger, similar screws from like Home Depot. It works well with different screws and getting the new crank seal in was easy. Worked great.

So I questioned myself a lot before I purchased this tool, is it the right one, well it’s certainly the cheapest... back and forth. Then I went through with the purchase. Then I received it. It sucked, screws didn’t catch and felt like a waste of time/money. Also the metal it’s made of is quite brittle as the flanged broke off in bits quite easily. Remover didn’t work. But then I found the tapered version of the removal tool, without the screws. I found it on fcp euro by itself for like $70. Bought it, it worked, and I used the installation tool that came with this kit with ease. Take it for what it’s worth.

This tool work very well to remove the old seal and install the new one. Just get some extra sheet metal screws from a hardware store , I didn’t even try to use the ones that came with it. The kit is made better than I expected. I’ve used this on a 07 335i “n54” and a 08 335i “n54”

Used it as directed and it failed to get the job done,

It does not work to remove the seal. Then I dropped it and it broke. The casting was probably bad, because the edges of the remover tool were broken off already. Don't waste money on it. I've used the expensive brand tool which I borrowed for the same job before and they worked fine. For this lower price tool, I guess the quality assurance is iffy, so it's hit or miss.

Didn’t pull the seal out , total waist of money . Now I have to buy ANOTHER tool and hopefully I can do it NEXT weekend. I used the tool as it was intended and it failed.

The 6 screws pulled out of the gasket long before the gasket was pulled out of the engine. Now I have a real challenge to remove the seal. Not sure how I will do it but it would be the same way had I not spent money on this item.

I read other reviews and used longer screws other than what came in the kit. Still wasn't enough to get the seal out. Going to buy another tool kit with the seal breaker included to get it out.