I'm not sure if any of you looked at this video with Bob yet.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Donalds" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:20 AM
> Subject: Re: Clutch replacement Hints
>
>
>>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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>>>> 1984 Vanagon GL
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