Date:         Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:12:46 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Flywheel Seal Replacement
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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