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Subject:Front oil seal popping out?
From:Michael Collens
Date:Sun, 11 Mar 2001 13:53:47 -0700

I have recently rebuilt my 83.5 WBX and have had a horrible experience.
After starting the engine last night
I made some preliminary adjustments with the timing and coolant and went to
bed thinking that I would have the van
ready by the next afternoon. Got up the next morning and fired her up and
discovered a big giant leak coming
from the front oil seal. Lots of oil pouring out at the transmission/engine
join. After coming to terms with what
this ment I got to work and took the engine out,removed the clutch and
discovered that the front oil seal
was protruding out of the case. I had installed it correctly so it would fit
flush with the case.
 Could this be an oil pressure relief plug issue?  Too heavy oil (20-50)?
Before I install a new seal I would like to know what could cause this.
Can anyone give me some ideas.

Thanks
Michael
83.5 WBX

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