-----Original Message-----
 From: David Shepherdson <shepherdsond@METRO.DST.OR.US>
 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
 Sent: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 23:47:14 -0800
 Subject: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again

 I am wondering if there is anything that could
 cause the oil pressure to be too high in this area (faulty instalation
 of bearings??). Or does anyone have any other ideas -

 David
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That seal doesn't see oil pressure, it sees crankcase pressure. You
could be building up crankcase pressure and blowing out the seal. Check
your compression and then the crankcase venting system. It could be
just a plugged or collapsed breather hose.

George