The length of the screws in not the only thing VW changed. The replacement screws have a larger flange on the heads and eliminate the lock washers. Personally, I use the "Right Stuff". Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 5:31 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket? I was told by the dealer that they improved the gasket and that the screws should also be changed out for longer ones at $0.91 each. I re- used my old ones...but mine leaked. I don't think it was because of my short screws as the only loose screws were the ones in my head that didn't read the diagonal torquing instructions. - Aaron On Nov 14, 2006, at 1:39 PM, Gerald Masar wrote: > I just received the gasket for the final drive (diff.) oil sump > cover on my '88 Westy. > In scraping off the old one, it just looked like a plain cork gasket. > The new one looks different, smooth on both sides and the edge > doesn't look like cork. > Did they change or improve these gaskets? |
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