Date:         Sun, 11 Mar 2001 16:27:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front oil seal popping out?
Comments: To: Michael Collens <mishell@CADVISION.COM>

Did you install a new o-ring in the flywheel?

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Collens" <mishell@CADVISION.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 1:53 PM
Subject: Front oil seal popping out?


> I have recently rebuilt my 83.5 WBX and have had a horrible experience.
> After starting the engine last night
> I made some preliminary adjustments with the timing and coolant and went
to
> bed thinking that I would have the van
> ready by the next afternoon. Got up the next morning and fired her up and
> discovered a big giant leak coming
> from the front oil seal. Lots of oil pouring out at the
transmission/engine
> join. After coming to terms with what
> this ment I got to work and took the engine out,removed the clutch and
> discovered that the front oil seal
> was protruding out of the case. I had installed it correctly so it would
fit
> flush with the case.
>  Could this be an oil pressure relief plug issue?  Too heavy oil (20-50)?
> Before I install a new seal I would like to know what could cause this.
> Can anyone give me some ideas.
>
> Thanks
> Michael
> 83.5 WBX
>