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Date:         Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:52:54 -0800
Reply-To:     Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Boston Bob's flywheel video
In-Reply-To:  <699b6e3f0810251237s7c05834el336d29d299b46cc7@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi all,

Well, I've have an issue here with an oil leak between my transmission and engine. I already know it's coming from a seal leak. This all started when I took my '91 Westy into Stephan's Auto Haus here in Sacramento where I had the Clutch replaced. Before this work was done my Westy had absolutely no oil leaks what-so-ever. Since this work was done, it has leaked a small amount after every drive. I've taken it back to Stephan's to remedy this twice! This is not a convenient trip for me as it is 30 miles out of my way and takes a huge chunk out of my day. The only thing positive about it is that it is still under warranty. But if it doesn't get fixed, what good is that? Then I see this video and I'm really getting nervous about a job that may be causing damage to my van.

So oh wise and might list, what do you think I should do next? I'm really dissappointed with Stephan's at this point.

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

Steven '91 Westy

> On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Jake de Villiers < > crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Yup, its a goodie. I wish it had been around when I changed motors in > > Dixie. > > > > I talked to Bob when I swapped over the flywheel from Dixie's old motor > to > > the replacement motor, which came from an automatic van. I didn't know > > about the endplay shims etc and just about sh*t myself when I heard that > I > > missed an important step! > > > > Bob said "Is it running well? You must have gotten lucky. It happens. > > Don't worry about it." :-) > > > > On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 5:22 PM, The Westy man <thewestyman@gmail.com > > >wrote: > > > > > I'm not sure if any of you looked at this video with Bob yet. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > >> From: "Bob Donalds" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> > > >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > >> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:20 AM > > >> Subject: Re: Clutch replacement Hints > > >> > > >> > > >> I also recommend the OEM seal > > >>> > > >>> I only found out after making my Flywheel seal video that it had a > > larger > > >>> spring and > > >>> is designed to accommodate the radius at the flywheel without being > > >>> counter > > >>> sunk as it is has 12 MM dept > > >>> > > >>> for your viewing pleasure > > >>> > > >>> > > > http://www.bostig.com/files/bostonbob&bostig-proper_wbxflywheel_install.wmv > > >>> > > >>> Bob Donalds > > >>> Boston Engine >

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