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Subject:pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
From:pickle vanagon
Date:Thu, 20 May 2010 23:34:36 -0400

I dropped the tranny today and found my exploded pilot bearing.  So tomorrow
I'll be removing the flywheel (which looks like its in great shape---at
least on the tranny side) to swap out the bearing.  Since I'm removing the
flywheel, do I also need to do the main seal and associated things (some
kind of felt washer??) or should I leave it since its not leaking?  Looking
in the archives, it seems some people have had problems after putting in the
aftermarket seals.  The dealer doesn't still sell the seals, do they?

Thanks guys,
Wes