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Subject:Re: Transmission Woes
From:craig cowan
Date:Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:45:23 -0500

Fun question,
how likely is it that a failing pilot bearing would result in a BIG oil
leak?
I do not believe (but can't confirm that it isn't) gear oil. It's likely
engine oil.
Is it possible for a failing pilot bearing to kill the rear main seal?

I now have an epic drip.
And strangely, intermittent "BIG SMOKE" while driving. We see no
similarities at all between when the big smoke comes, and when it doesn't.

What an odd day.
Any thoughts?

-Craig
'85 GL turned WESTY
BOSTIG in the back
'87 SUNROOF syncro
'90 GL DRIVING!!!!!

On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 6:23 PM, turbowesty <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote:

> Frank as in frankcondelli.com, our Scott (as in turbovans.com) in this
> neck of the woods. I'll follow up on this with you in pmail... thanks.
>
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com
> Toronto, ON, Canada
> '82 L Westfalia 1.9 TD 5 Spd (Babe)
>
> On 2011-11-07, at 3:58 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
>
> > Frank ?
> > the Frank I know - 82 Diesel Westy 1.9 NA ..that frank ?
> >
> > anyway ..if you would like a improved diesel vanagon clutch slave
> bracket,
> > I can make you one just fine.
> > I need your old one in exchange as part of the deal.
>