the seal is not countersunk !!!! and its being driving by the flywheel radius red silicone seal is good the bug seals dont have thicker ( taller ) seals my regards to Billy Bones and the crew Bob
----- Original Message ----- From: "Warren Lail" <wlail@OU.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 2:06 PM Subject: Weird oil leak (NVC my posting)
> Boston Bob, > > You mention that sometimes a flywheel seal is too thick. I have never > heard of this, or even thought about it, > but I have a situation that makes me think that may be true. I have > pulled the engine out of my 74 super beetle > twice, replaced the flywheel seal each time, and it spins the seal and > begins to leak right away. I've been pulling > my hair out trying to figure this out. Maybe it's time to try another > brand seal! > > Thanks, > > Warren Lail > 88 Westy "Billy Bones" > |
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