Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:52:54 -0800
Reply-To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Boston Bob's flywheel video
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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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