In a message dated 18/11/2004 6:07:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

No  O-Ring Rick,
A  seal would be the right way to  go.

Wrong, there is both an O-ring and seal at the CV  joint to the tranny that
keeps oil from escaping the tranny.  Only  difference is the seal that was
talked about earlier this week will lead to oil  leaking into the CV boot and the
O-ring on the bearing carrier will allow oil to  leak to the outside.  To
change the O-ring you will need to just remove the  bearing carrier with the
special VW tool or one that you invent.  No need  to diassemble the tranny.
Remember to mark its location before starting to  unscrew it as it is the adjustment
for the bearing load on the ring & pinion  therefor the plastic locking disc.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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