In a message dated 21/05/2010 12:05:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Wes, yes change the main engine seal, the felt seal the O-ring in the flywheel, the pilot bearing AND sent that flywheel out to be resurfaced, that is very important to extending the life of your new clutch. VW should have the main seal and actually they are better than the ones coming from jobbers.
>>>>>I dropped the tranny today and found my exploded pilot bearing. So tomorrow I'll be removing the flywheel (which looks like its in great shape---at least on the tranny side) to swap out the bearing. Since I'm removing the flywheel, do I also need to do the main seal and associated things (some kind of felt washer??) or should I leave it since its not leaking? Looking in the archives, it seems some people have had problems after putting in the aftermarket seals. The dealer doesn't still sell the seals, do they?<<<<<<<<<
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