Yup, its a goodie.  I wish it had been around when I changed motors in
Dixie.

I talked to Bob when I swapped over the flywheel from Dixie's old motor to
the replacement motor, which came from an automatic van.  I didn't know
about the endplay shims etc and just about sh*t myself when I heard that I
missed an important step!

Bob said "Is it running well?  You must have gotten lucky. It happens.
Don't worry about it."  :-)

On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 5:22 PM, The Westy man <thewestyman@gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jake
>>>>> 1984 Vanagon GL
>>>>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>>>>> Crescent Beach, BC
>>>>> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>>>>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27