Date:         Thu, 26 Sep 2002 10:02:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Rich Blake <blake@OAKHARBOR.NET>
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From:         Rich Blake <blake@OAKHARBOR.NET>
Subject:      Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement (rabbit trans)
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Needed: 010 TK mkI auto tranny expert to answer questions

Kind of OT but related, my daughter has a rabbit with an 010 type TK A/T.
When changing the gear lube the other day I had ATF come pouring out of the
fill hole when I pulled the plug.  This indicates TC seal failure, yes?  Is
this something replaceable without pulling the tranny apart, I know it has
to be removed.  Any experiences out there?  TIA

Rich Blake



Date:    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 03:40:25 +0000
From:    Jfp w/3 WBXs <jfp7@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement

Hi Blake,

1) The installed seal depth is not decided by a committee, it's determined
by the VW installation tool design shown on Bentley page 32.4.

2) Forget the seal adhesive idea, only use the VW recommendation to wet the
seal with ATF prior to installation as shown on Bentley page 32.4.

3) As for my suggestion to use a Vasoline Petroleum Jelly packing to secure
the T/C seal garter spring during the actual T/C radial seal installation,
this is a standard procedure with A/T rebuilders.

Don't experiment with double seals or seal adhesive, just follow VW
procedure!

Regards,         John