Any suggestions? I've hammered the hell out of the back trying to pop it out of the front and even bought a seal puller, both of which haven't budged the thing. I hit it with PB blaster, engine degreaser, and brake cleaner. I've heard they are supposed to come out with a few taps from a punch and hammer but I've starting to put holes in the old one.

So close to my 2nd favorite part of any project, putting it all back together (1st: obviously test drive)

 

that is weird. i take it you tryed using a pry bar to get it out?

and maybe dumb suggestion but did you take out all of the screws? are their any hidden ones?

 

I used a pair of channel locks. Grabbed the thing and twisted and pulled it out.

 

Havent used a pry bar.... yet.
And screws? I mean, I took out all of the bolts in the cover, I hope I'm not missing something here.

 

You just pulled it from the front correct? I tried vice grips but no go.

 

yeah i meant bolts haha. im just sayin that thing will not budge if you have even one still attached. ive never taken one off of a ram but ive never had trouble taken one off

 

Had the cover off doing timing chain and grabbed it with the pliers, twisted he pliers to bend and break free the seal anx pulled it out.