Date:         Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:01:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
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On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> So, before I head to the mechanic, I wanted to get some advice....what is the probable problem, and what is the probable fix?  Can it be done with transmission in place and still connected to engine?  Any idea of what this might cost?
>

Keep in mind that there are three seals beneath the CV joint.  The
disc in the center of the drive flange and the flange seal have
already been mentioned.  I have changed them about a dozen times and
am no longer hesitant to do it in the driveway.

The third seal is an o-ring that fits around the circumference of the
differential adjuster (large aluminum cylinder) beneath the drive
flange.  The black plastic retainer holds it in place.  I have
replaced this seal in my garage with one rear wheel on a stand to
minimize gear oil loss.  Scribing a clear index line and carefully
counting the number of turns to unscrew the adjuster is critical to
success, as this adjusts your ring/pinion engagement inside the
transmission.  With any luck, replacing the two outer seals will fix
the leak.  If not, you will have to go back in and do the third.  I
bought the seal from the VW dealer for about $5, and the proper tool
for unscrewing the adjuster was $90.  In retrospect, I could have made
my own tool from aluminum or even plywood.

-- 
Michael Snow
1987 Syncro TiiCo
1982 Westfalia 1.9TD
http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/