Nope, you don't remove the threaded bearing.seal collar to replace the seal. Just pop out the bad seal, and use a large socket to tap in the new one. The whole job takes an hour or 2, depending on experience and luck. TomC > -----Original Message----- > From: Stuart MacMillan [SMTP:stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM] > Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 4:52 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: 82 transmission advice please > > Martin, > > Yes, the side seals in the transmission case need replacing. If I > recall correctly, removing the piece that holds them requires that you > adjust the end play when replaced. Check your Bentley, it might just be > easier to keep topping up the tranny until you do the inevitable > rebuild, which usually comes shortly after 100,000 miles. > > Believe me, if I could I'd come to Scotland to help! > > Martin Laycock wrote: > > > > I'm seeking list wisdom. > > I removed my gearbox (2L 82 4spd) last night in order to change the > input > > shaft oil seal. > > My problem.....on one side the CV bolt threads were dripping in clean > looking > > transmission oil. Is there another seal I need to replace? > > > > Thanks > > Martin > > Scotland > > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Manager, Case Program > 800-909-8244 ext. 8208 > Fax: 206-269-6360 > > Getting your share of the Net yet? > http://cobaltgroup.com > http://UsedEquipNet.com |
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