A 3" piece of pipe is probably a little too big? I have the plastic factory tool but I also use a 36MM Axle nut socket too. Really, anything like that will do a good job. Lubricate the tool, pipe with some oil so the seal doesn't stick to it. Also, it's very important to have a clean cut on the ends of the seal. I use a NEW single edge razor blade to get a clean, flat cut on the ends of the seal. I put a very small dot of RTV on the ends of the seal to bond the ends together.
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