Along with all the other recommended items you might want to consider
the starter bushing while you're there.  They're really inexpensive so
it makes sense to me to replace them while they're easy to get to.

Mike

Ken Wilford wrote:
> I would recommend getting the crank seal from VW.  These are more beefy
> than the aftermarket version.  I have one here on the shelf for around
> $25.  It is expensive but it doesn't leak.  Just FYI.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>
> Jake de Villiers wrote:
>> You should definitely replace the crank seal while you're in there.
>> Cheap
>> insurance.   :)
>>
>> And lube the throwout lever etcetera to keep things smooth.
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 6:55 PM, Kevin Plichta <plichtakevin@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Looking for wisdom!
>>> I am planning on replacing my clutch on my 87 syncro.
>>>
>>> I am getting a clutch kit which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch
>>> Disc -
>>> Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment Tool - Pilot Bearing", what
>>> other
>>> parts my I run into that may need replacing? Seals?
>>>
>>> Anything to look out for?
>>>
>>> Any odd tools?
>>>
>>> Thanks for the help.
>>> Kevin Plichta
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jake
>> 1984 Vanagon GL
>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>> Crescent Beach, BC
>> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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>>
>>
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