Got you Bob..... that is what i tought... the thing is that the inner
diameter of the pulley ( when the syncro seal is remove)
was looking slightly smaller than the 2WD.....but i must be
wrong...thanks, i have a Syncro pulley with the seal remove....

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, got to drop than engine again...a least to
clear the crank....

Ben

ROBERT DONALDS wrote:

> Benny Boy
> the three grove pulleys for the syncro and the 2wd vans are the same.
> Syncro pulleys have the added syncro seal on the pulley makes it
> larger and does not need to be replaced when rebuilding the engine.
> The syncro seal on the pulley can be removed so as to use the stock
> seal that comes with the gasket set. You can use the bug crank gear
> puller and a large socket for a spacer. I  add a little heat to the
> syncro seal on the pulley as you apply pressure to the  seal when you
> remove it.
> The syncro seal is not easy to install into a case that is assembled
> and should be done before the case is closed. If you do have to press
> a new syncro seal into a closed case use the old seal from a syncro
> pulley to press the syncro seal in but I find it easier to remove the
> syncro seal from the pulley and then use the stock non syncro seal
> Always clean the seal surface with a scotch bright pad and oil it
> before installing the pulley
> All USA imported vanagons have the 3 groove pulleys I have seen some
> Canadian engines with single groove pulleys like a bug this must be
> what you call early non AC vanagon pulleys
> hope this helps
>
> Bob Donalds
> Boston engine
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: 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.)....
>>
>> 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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