"Thomas D. Hanlon" wrote:

> Jeremy,
>
> See my post of this morning, entitled, "Addendum to OOPS, Transmission
> Leaking after clutch kit installation."
>
> I "think" I may have installed the transmission main shaft seal in
> backwards, or I have damaged the seal in some way, or there is a
> misalignment. Any, or all of these conditions will cause a leak of
> transmission oil., I understand. I'll repull the transmission in the
> morning.
>
> Stan Wilder has a post to the List today or yesterday about "the tapered
> side of "a" seal facing the source of lubrication," or similar words, in
> regard to brake cylinder seals. I'm still looking for it to determine if the
> "rule" applies to transmission main shaft seals. Look for it and ask the
> tech to consider if he may have installed the transmission main shaft seal
> in the right direction, or damaged the seal, or if there is a misalignment..
> I've asked myself all these questions, since I am the "neophyte driveway
> mechanic." Be wary of my analyses, however, which are those of the amateur.
>
> Please let me know what your mechanic's replies were to the three
> conjectures. I'll let you know of my findings.
>
> We may generate responses to our posts from other Listees.  Let me know if
> you get any which cast different light on the topic.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Tom Hanlon
> Palm Springs, CA
> 84 Westfalia
>
> Jeremy Speer wrote:
>
> > Folks,
> >
> > So, i just had a new LUK clutch kit installed along with the pilot
> > bearing and throw-out bearing.
> >
> > HOLY Cow! It's like i got a new van in the deal! My pilot bearing was
> > SHOT... and all the seals were leaking. Also, my flywheel had a visible
> > crack in it! There's not a hint of bearing noise anymore... and shifting
> > is effortless. In fact, the engine is actually hard to hear at highway
> > speeds.
> >
> > Now the bad news, my van never dripped a single drop of oil when parked.
> > My father used to say VW's liked to "mark their turf." Not mine. Not, at
> > least, until now.
> >
> > As best i can tell oil is seeping from right where the engine and
> > transmission mate up. There is a triangular piece of metal the crossing
> > exhaust pipe is attached to... the bottom of that piece of metal is
> > dripping wet with oil. It stops dripping after i park for a few
> > moments... and there does not seem to be any oil residue on the back
> > hatch even after a few hours of highway driving.
> >
> > So... what did the shop guys forget? I'm taking the van back to the shop
> > tomorrow, but i'm curious where all this dripping is really coming from.
> >
> > Opinions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -jspeer
> >
> > '89 Westy, "Mystery Machine"