Simply, there is a seal behind the clutch.  If you take it out, it is
recommended to change the other three seals, the two drive shaft seals and
the gear change shaft seal.  It's easier than you think.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Jansen" <norgecastle@TX.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 8:35 AM
Subject: Tranny leak??

   My 89 westy is leaking a lot of gear oil thru the rear / engine side.  I
put in 2 qts last month and I would think it down a quart now after 500
miles.  Yes that much.  Not driving it much till I can get this fixed.
Anyone had experience with removal and fixing?  Should I do it myself or the
shop?  I have pulled many air cooled engines but stayed away from trannys as
they worked.   Can the seal be pulled with a screwdriver prying out?  What
else should be replaced while apart.?  Clutch disk?  engine seals.?  The
engine was rebuilt 5 years ago and 25k miles.  Anyone with a brief walk
thru?    /   Jack up rear /  support engine front / undo shifter,
bellhousing, nose, pull shafts /
replace main seal on tranny / replace soaked clutch disk / replace throw out
bearing? / any engine seals while I have access to the face?/  /that is
about all I can think of.  Any thing missed?  I am leaning towards a shop
doing it anyone have this done in the past and the cost?
Thanks for listening.
Tom Jansen
Coppell , Tx.

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