the seal is not countersunk !!!!
and its being driving by the flywheel radius
red silicone seal is good the bug seals dont have thicker ( taller ) seals
 my regards to Billy Bones and the crew
Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Lail" <wlail@OU.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 2:06 PM
Subject: Weird oil leak (NVC my posting)

> Boston Bob,
>
> You mention that sometimes a flywheel seal is too thick.  I have never
> heard of this, or even thought about it,
> but I have a situation that makes me think that may be true.  I have
> pulled the engine out of my 74 super beetle
> twice, replaced the flywheel seal each time, and it spins the seal and
> begins to leak right away.  I've been pulling
> my hair out trying to figure this out.  Maybe it's time to try another
> brand seal!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Warren Lail
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
>