Date:         Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:41:38 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dropping tranny to replace main seal and "O" ring
Comments: To: developtrust@COX.NET
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If you're going to hand them $300.00 get a little more for your bucks.
Have them install a new front main seal, felt seal, O ring, clutch.
Pressure plate and throw out bearing.
Its all there together, seriously doubt the price would go up much and of
course I've got a new clutch assembly for $90.00 with the disk, cover
plate and throw out bearing.

Stan Wildser
83 Air Cooled Westfalia

On Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:08:17 -0800 developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
writes:
> I have decided to replace the main seal and "O" ring betweent the
> engine and
> trasmission to eliminate the small oil leak I have there. I have
> found a
> local shop that will do the whole job, parts and labor, for about
> $300 in
> three hours. And a little less at VW Cafe in Santa Cruz if I do it
> on my way
> during a trip to N. Calif.
>
> However, having a thirst for knowledge, I want to observe and help
> and see
> things and decide if the clutch also needs attention. None of my
> local shops
> will allow anyone to be in thier shop (due to "insurance" claims.)
>
> Not only does this make me suspicious, but I have a need to know.
>
> So the dillema is to do it myself and endure another learning
> process or
> just trust the mechanic. It is not a matter of money as I can afford
> to do
> have it done.
>
> I'd like some feedback from people who have done this themselves. I
> don't
> mind buying tools and learning, but I'd rather pay someone who has
> done it
> and will allow me to participate.
>
> Any advice?
>
> William Polowniak
> 1989 Vanagon GL
> 1988 Mercedes 300 SE
>
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