It make sense Dennis.... the rear seal is to small for the pulley...and
it is leaking there...thanks.

It was obvious, but the Gasket kit akways have the smaller one.... i was
quoted 106$ at the dealer, about 80 USD, but in 91 they have 2 parts
number, i have ordered those 2 to see the difference. one is 69$ CAD
(about 55USD)...

The thing is now i have to change back the one on the other syncro i
did....grrrrrrrrrrr

Regards, Ben

dhaynes@optonline.net wrote:

>A real Syncro engine is different from the 2WD. It uses a different rear seal and pulley. There should also be a rubber flap on the flywheel side at the bottom between the engine and transmission cases to keep water from running into the clutch housing when wading in rivers.
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>Dennis
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
>Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:30 am
>Subject: Rear crankshaft seal (late Vanagon)
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>>Hey guys, late Vanagon 2.1L have a different pulley, well, they
>>have an
>>add-on....on the shaft that insert onto the crank... (Grrrrrr, i
>>don't have
>>any picture), anyway, that "insert" fit onto the pulley and make
>>the "seal"
>>into the crankshaft seal.... the total diameter of that pulley
>>(where is
>>goes inside) is bigger that earlier Vanagon, even 2.1L, so in
>>other words,
>>the real seal that comme in the gasket kit is too small.... what i
>>have seen
>>is it seem to be the same for most vans with 3 belts (Air cond.)....
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>>I am going to the dealer this morning to see if there is other rear
>>crankshaft seal for that pulley or late Vanagon...this is a Syncro am
>>working on right now but i have seen that pulley on 2WD model
>>also... i
>>would appreciate your input.
>>
>>Cheers, Ben
>>http://www.benplace.com/amc_head/amc16.jpg
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