Date:         Wed, 13 Apr 2005 10:30:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Subject:      Rear crankshaft seal (late Vanagon)

Hey guys, late Vanagon 2.1L have a different pulley, well, they have an
add-on....on the shaft that insert onto the crank... (Grrrrrr, i don't have
any picture), anyway, that "insert" fit onto the pulley and make the "seal"
into the crankshaft seal.... the total diameter of that pulley (where is
goes inside) is bigger that earlier Vanagon, even 2.1L, so in other words,
the real seal that comme in the gasket kit is too small.... what i have seen
is it seem to be the same for most vans with 3 belts (Air cond.)....

I am going to the dealer this morning to see if there is other rear
crankshaft seal for that pulley or late Vanagon...this is a Syncro am
working on right now but i have seen that pulley on 2WD model also... i
would appreciate your input.

Cheers, Ben
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