Being relatively new to Vanagons, and living in California, I had not heard
of Boston Bob before.  I just viewed part of his video.  Although I know
nothing at all about flywheels, I fully understand why Bob was so highly
respected within the Vanagon community, and will send a contribution.

May he rest in peace.
Patti
90 Westy Automatic.
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On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>