It won't work on the the Vanagon engines...it's for the older Type-1 style
engines that have one huge "gland nut" to secure the flywheel.

TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com
http://volksweb.relitech.com
85 VW Vanagon Crew Cab
82 VW Westy Diesel=>Gas Conversion
81 Checker A-11 (Taxi)
65 VW Notchback

-----Original Message-----
From: patrick paul clerkin [mailto:clerkin@STUDENTS.UIUC.EDU]
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 3:02 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Main Seal tool

Hey everyone,
        I was looking around for a tool to install the main seal and I
found this on the web.

Eliminate improper VW rear main seal installation with this preci-sion
made professional tool. The seal is accurately pressed into
the engine uniformly. This tool features unique design that
includes clearance for stock as well as longer protruding high
performance crankshaft dowel pins. For use by both professional
mechanic and casual engine rebuilder.
7036 Deluxe Flywheel Seal Installer
DELUXE FLYWHEEL SEAL TOOL
7036

It can be seen at this web page:

http://www.bowwow.ca/catalogue/Tools.pdf

Has anyone ever used a tool like this to do the job.  Also they seem to
have a cheaper (around $10 instead of $45) tool which will do the same
thing but requires removal of the dowel pins.

Thanks,
Patrick