I also recommend the OEM seal

 I only found out after making my Flywheel seal video that it had a larger
spring and
is designed to accommodate the radius at the flywheel without being counter
sunk as it is has 12 MM  dept

for your viewing pleasure
http://www.bostig.com/files/bostonbob&bostig-proper_wbxflywheel_install.wmv

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: Clutch replacement Hints

>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
>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>>
>>
>