Hey folks. As noted in an earlier e-mail, I have a transmission leak coming from between the transmisison housing and the clutch housing. In the bentley, it shows the gaket in section 35.2 and says it's the one you should "always replace" I've been talking to Stan a bit about how to go about fixing this, and I think I sort of understand, but I'm still not completely clear. This would be my first major part removal. I've done the exhaust and fuel system and other smaller parts, but all the seals and shafts and complicated parts shown in the bentley are scaring me a bit. I don't have the money to get someone else to do this, so I hope I can get over my fear and just go for it. A few questions... 1) In my tranny, the oil is coming out between the transmission case and the clutch housing, not between the clutch housing and the case. I assume when dropping the transmission that you must drop the transmission and clutch housing together, and then seperate them on the ground, is this right? 2) What and where is the rear main seal? Is this the one between the engine case and the clutch housing? 3) To seperate the clutch housing from the transmision case, is it necesary to remove the drive flanges? 4) While I'm at it, should I replace the drive flange oil seals? 5) How long fo you figure this whole process might take? Okay, if anyone could answer some of those for me, I'd be grateful. You vanagon folks are the best. Greg 82 Westy |
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