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Date:         Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:01:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Wheel Bearing seal - countersink???
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <203a01c802cd$d40be640$6401a8c0@TOSHIBALAP>
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The "Front" crankshaft seal (between case and flywheel) has to be slightly countersunk or the flywheel will cause it to leak in short order. That's why the 10mm seal is a better choice than the 12mm seal for standard transmission applications.

Mike

Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Flush, always flush. > Almost all seals. > Scott > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Jack R. > Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 7:55 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Front Wheel Bearing seal - countersink??? > > Quick questions. > > > > I don't recall if when replacing the front wheel bearing seal, if that seal > should be countersunk or flush with the rotor? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jack R. > > 84 Westy Wolfie >


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