Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:08:38 -0700
Reply-To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
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You can put the bikes on the back door, with a roof rack and a bit of
engineering...Keeps them up out of harms way and out of the air flow.
Strong struts let you open the hatch without messing around...I carried my
race bikes and wheels that way for years on my 84...
On Sun, Aug 11, 2019, 3:36 PM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Does anyone happen to be driving from USA into Ontario with an empty van
> and interested in bringing us a hitch...?
>
> Yes, I'm still interested. Turns my stomach to see a loaded bike carrier
> hanging off those tow loops.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 5:48 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > So, are you still interested in a hitch or that is on hold after this
> > repair work? Any plans to go to any of the campouts here such as Busses
> By
> > the Buoy? I may be able to deliver.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> > Gabriel Hourtouat
> > Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 8:42 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
> >
> > For the record, this concludes (for now) like this:
> >
> > Got the work done by Dave Jeffrey at Auto Shop on Haas street in Toronto.
> > I mention the name of the shop because I felt that Dave knew the work
> very
> > well. Talked like Haynes, grumpy like Condelli — must be an experienced
> > and learn’ed Vanagon mechanic.
> > New:
> > -flywheel seal
> > -gearbox oring
> > -clutch kit
> > -machines flywheel
> > -new slave cylinder (he broke it off during disassembly cuz the nut was
> > seized)
> > -robusticized my oil pressure gauge system by using brake line to move
> the
> > Condelli “TEE” assembly to above the engine. (I know, my oil pressure
> will
> > be pessimistic by a half psi. No biggie. ) -purged brake lines (back two
> > only; fittings at the front were seized) -new (hole-free) tail pipe.
> >
> > 14.25 hours labour.
> >
> > I think that was about it.
> >
> > Comments?
> >
> > I still don’t have a Dennis Haynes hitch, but there is always next year.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Gabby
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 2:51 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > The flywheel seal leaking is a very common problem. Usually it is the
> > > result of something being amiss. If you know there is no other work
> > > needed but the "clutch job" the usual approach is to remove the
> > > transmission. Once the clutch-flywheel is removed you need to try to
> > > determine what went wrong. If the seal is heat damaged you either
> > > overheated the clutch or the engine oil-crankcase. If the seal is
> > > pushed out than there is too much pressure building up behind the
> > > seal. This is a common problem in rebuilt engines or engines with worn
> > > bearings or cases. There are two slots, one above and below the
> > > bearing to allow the oil from the bearing to drain back into the case.
> > > For rebuilds it is common for these slots to be partially blocked by
> > > sealant. Otherwise there is simply too much oil that cannot drain back
> > > fast enough. When I do overhauls or have a repeat seal failure I drill
> > > a 3/16 hole about 7"clock under the bearing to drain out the space
> > > behind the seal. Find a picture of the main bearing area of a Beetle
> > > Type 1 motor and you will see the approach. There is also an o-ring
> > > inside the flywheel hub that seals to the crankshaft. Other
> > > possibilities for a leak include the camshaft end plug and the case
> > cracked, common behind cylinder three.
> > >
> > > If the transmission is the leaker the usual causes are overfilling or
> > > overheating of the transmission, blocked vent hole in front, or worn
> > > input shaft, pilot bearing, or the roller bearing on the main shaft.
> > >
> > > As for cost expect a shop to charge five to six hours labor if nothing
> > > else found.
> > >
> > > Dennis
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> > > Gabriel Hourtouat
> > > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 10:00 AM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
> > >
> > > What is the reality of this? I have an oil leak that I would like to
> > > have repaired. What should I expect to be the level of effort and
> cost?
> > >
> > > The oil leaks onto the front plate that supports the exhaust system
> > > (seems to be labeled Bentley, page 26.9) -Where is that coming from
> most
> > likely?
> > > -What will it take to repair it?
> > >
> > > Leaks about 2 tbs of oil into a boot tray after the van comes to a
> stop.
> > > Elsewhere in Bentley I think I saw that the clutch bell has an oil
> > > seal for the main shaft? Is this the culprit? Or is it leaking
> > > passed the clutch housing gasket?
> > >
> > > It seems to be engine oil; so I am confused: Is the clutch housing
> > > full of engine oil???
> > >
> > > 86 wbx
> > > gabby
> > >
> >
>
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