OK, so this is just a general curiosity question because.....well I just don't know the answer. I just replaced the clutch and pressure plate in my 1.9. While I was in there I decided to replace the main oil seal too because it was leaking. Call it a first time rookie mistake but I did something wrong (I suspect the seal tore when it was being put in) and it leaks - pretty badly. So I'll have to do it again (joy). My question is this - why does it leak sometimes but other times it does not? I check it everytime I get out of the bus. WHen it's leaking it's a fairly significant leak. However, like I said sometimes it's not leaking at all. It doesn't seem to matter if it's a short trip or long trip - outside temp doesn't seem to matter either. I guess I'm just asking because I am curious and I want to understand.
Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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