New problem with the Vanagon. Bad oil leak from the back side of the
engine....

Pulled the transmission. Oil all over the bellhousing and back of the
engine. Looks like the main seal is leaking. I just put my motor together
about a month ago, so it doesn't seem like the seal itself would be worn
that soon. The only thing I can think is that big shim that goes in right
behind the main seal. Not the ones that are used to set the endplay, but the
big, thin one that goes around the outside. It's bent, and it has nicks and
dents in it. I can't remember if I did that when I took it out, or if maybe
some previous mechanic did.

I know that shim is supposed to be straight, but would it affect the main
seal if its not? Could it be rubbing on the lip of the seal somehow? And
what is that shim for anyway? It doesn't seem to have anything to do with
the endplay, because it doesn't contact the other shims.

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