Donb't forget to replace the Flywheel O-Ring (021 105 279). They're cheep and work in concert with the flywheel seal to keep those drips from happening. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** On 1/15/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > The Ol' Red Brick is leaking oil and the clutch now slips so I have some > maintenance coming up. > > Question: > > How deep do I need to go to take care of this leak, avoid future > problems, and extend the period in which I will not have to go back > into any aspect related to the removing of the transmission. > > I know I need a Flywheel Seal. > I need a clutch disc - probably > I need to resurface - machine - the flywheel face -- probably > > Anything else? > > Maybe just bite the bullet and install a complete new clutch kit?? It > will about double the cost of parts, but a clutch disc alone is in the > neighborhood of $75, while a clutch kit - pressure plate, clutch disc, > new throw-out bearing is like $180 for a Luk kit, $150 for an > alternative brand. > > I just want to be sure I don't have to go back into this thing for a > very long time. I hate pulling that tranny. > > Also, anything to look out for?? Seal, Flywheel ....... > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver |
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