Date:         Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:32:35 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Oil leak, now slipping clutch - what seal?
Comments: To: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
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Check your tranny fluid level just to be safe - but I would bet it is
the seal at the crankshaft. Instead of being labeled "crankshaft seal" I
think it is actually called a "Flywheel Seal" if I remember correctly.
Bob Donalds of Boston Engines has a short video  available that shows
the proper removal and replacement of that seal, along with information
about how to avoid damage when removing and installing. Good video. Good
guy for putting it out.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver





David Marshall wrote:
> During my last try to Vancouver I started to notice a small table spoon
> size puddle of oil under my van where the bellhousing meets the
> engine.   Now under full load my clutch is slipping.  How
> do I tell if it is engine oil or gear oil?  When cold it is thick,
> but so is 5w40 engine oil.  Since many years now I can't smell very
> well so that's not an option for me.  Color wise I would say it is
> not as black as engine oil but there could be other contaminates by the
> time it goes to the outside world.
>
> My thinking is that
> it is the input shaft of the gearbox seal that went as this can get easy
> access to the clutch as opposed to the crank shaft seal.
>
> David Marshall
>
> http://www.hasenwerk.ca
> Box 4153,
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> Engine Conversion FAQ -
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>
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