Donb't forget to replace the Flywheel O-Ring (021 105 279).  They're cheep
and work in concert with the flywheel seal to keep those drips from
happening.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
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On 1/15/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>
> The Ol' Red Brick is leaking oil and the clutch now slips so I have some
> maintenance coming up.
>
> Question:
>
> How deep do I need to go to take care of this leak, avoid future
> problems, and extend the period in which I will not have to go back
> into  any aspect related to the removing of the transmission.
>
> I know I need a Flywheel Seal.
> I need a clutch disc - probably
> I need to resurface - machine - the flywheel face -- probably
>
> Anything else?
>
> Maybe just bite the bullet and install a complete new clutch kit?? It
> will about double the cost of parts, but a clutch disc alone is in the
> neighborhood of $75, while a clutch kit - pressure plate, clutch disc,
> new throw-out bearing is like $180 for a Luk kit, $150 for an
> alternative brand.
>
> I just want to be sure I don't have to go back into this thing for a
> very long time. I hate pulling that tranny.
>
> Also, anything to look out for?? Seal, Flywheel .......
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver