Date:         Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:54:26 -0500
Reply-To:     Robert Rountree <rountree@PLANETEER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Rountree <rountree@PLANETEER.COM>
Subject:      Re: I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else?
Comments: To: John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@EMAIL.SPS.MOT.COM>
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-----Original Message-----Subject: I am going to replace my pilot bearing -
what else?

>Ok, I am convinced. My pilot bearing needs to be replaced.
>Since I am going to the time, trouble, and expense of pulling the
>tranny to get at this cheepo part, what else should I do while I
>have the thing out?

This is what I just have had done to my 87 Westy Syncro....
All OEM, new pilot bearing, throw-out bearing, main seal on engine side of
bell housing, turned the flywheel, New Syncro clutch & disc, and new seals
on the diffs shafts  (1 input ,2 output, if you feel like it look at the
seals on the drive shaft end also (Syncro only) drain & replaced diff
fluid, check your CV's for new boots & repack w/ grease if over 70k and
never done.... replace ALL Bolts, nuts, washers that are rusted or have
hacked up heads, and ALL clips & gaskets you come in contact with... just
like it says in the Bentley. Otherwise.... Knock yourself out... chrome
everything.. including the wife & kids...
Hope this helps
Rob
87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure 79k km
Moonstone Ont.
rountree@planeteer.com