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Subject:Axle flange seal replacement (was Manual trans -- note to self:)
From:Joe T.
Date:Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:25:47 -0600

Seal is vigorously leaking after 48 hours of driving.  Looks like I'll be
re-doing it again.  Back to Ultra Black.

Doggone it! (note the lack of profanity)

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Joe T.
'85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2

On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM, Joe T. <vanagon85@gmail.com> wrote:

> I finally replaced my leaky axle flange seal this weekend.
>
> Mike, I took your advice and used Hylomar.  I was not at all prepared for
> how fast that stuff sets up!
>
> With Ultra Black you have a a little time to wiggle the seal in, but I
> found that the Hylomar was very sticky and tacky and made the seal VERY
> resistant to going in.  I'm hoping that it seals things up better than the
> Black, though (no leaks so far.)
>
> Thanks for the tip.
>
>
> Joe T.
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2
>
> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:
>
>
>> In my experience, Hylomar works much better than silicone. It stays
>> pliable and sticky.
>>
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