Originally Posted by ala_xfire

I highly doubt it, the tiny coil spring with loops on each end that are connected is sized for each seal, and is an intrinsic part of each seal.
This spring serves to hold the rubber part against the polished rotating shaft to prevent oil seepage.
Contact Rob at NeedsWings, I'm sure he will do whatever he can to remedy the situation.

NOTE: Some seals do not have the spring ( they rely on pressure difference to keep the seal against the shaft ), but most do.