Great News Jack!!!!!!! I'm glad things worked out for you. You sound very
happy. See you tomorrow!

On 9/13/07, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> My 84 Westy, with the 91 Synco 2.1L motor lives again. and no blood
> dripping
> from the rear main / Flywheel seal!
>
>
>
> I wanted to post a few speed bumps I encountered in the seal replacement.
> Also, I wanted to thank everyone from the list who provided insight, and
> parts!
>
> Jonce was a real trooper, as I interrupted his Sunday in search of the
> proper 10mm think rear main seal used for the manual transmission models.
> Thank you Jonce for breaking apart a kit, and saving me as the local auto
> parts stores and the VW parts store north of me could only get the 12MM
> seals used in the Automatic Transmission applications.
>
>
>
> Ben in Canada was very helpful as well, providing advice and P-mail like
> crazy, as I attempted to track down the source of my oil leak.
>
> The discovery was that the sand blast media made it into the bell housing
> through the hole at the top of the motor. (Does anyone have an extra plug
> for that hole?).
>
>
>
> And Boston Bob's flywheel replacement video was extremely helpful as well!
> I followed it, but still had a problem which the thrust washer slipping
> down.  It crushed the washer, and I had to get a replacement (two in a
> pack,
> so I have a spare now).  Hine sight, use Vaseline to hold it in place, not
> motor oil, and torque the flywheel bolts to 10ft lbs, and try turning the
> flywheel by hand.  If it doesn't turn, pull it apart and check that the
> thrust washer didn't slip.  You may wish to have a spare 10mm seal just in
> case.  This problem added a week to my repair, but also allowed me to make
> a
> visit to Jonce's place.  He had a few extra trim parts I needed, and I
> always like checking out all the cool custom shades he makes for Vanagons.
> I LOVE the windshield cover I got from him, much better than using the
> interior front curtain.
>
>
>
> After 20 years of ownership of my 84 Westy, I can truly say it is running
> and looking its all time best!  Just a few details, and I'll be 110%.  I
> remember all the problems I had in the past, before the internet and this
> list, with so much trial and error.  Now, thank to this list, and the
> great
> suppliers who stock the necessary parts, I can honestly say that Vanagon
> Ownership has never been better!
>
>
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> N. of Detroit.
>
> 84 Westy Wolfie, with a drip free 2.1L Syncro motor!
>

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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus