Your next issue will be a slipping oil-saturated clutch.  I don't know if
it's easier to remove the engine  or transmission (I suspect the engine) in
a Syncro to replace the clutch and seal, but if the transmission comes out
reseal the axle hubs too.

And, it's not customary to replace this seal when doing an engine R&R, but
on a vehicle this age it would have been prudent.

Good luck, and you might consider AAA Premier if you don't have towing!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Nomadix
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 10:05 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: : Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot

Hi list.

Ok found a 17mm allen at parts store.
Got the bolt off.  No touch of fluid with finger.

Used a siphon pump and pumped in almost 3 quarts of sae80/90 till full.

Going to charge it down road again.  Have more fluid and know how to fill
again.

Think it is leaking from main seal to engine.

Any thoughts on where I should go to get this seal replaced?   And costs?
Heading to Denver colorado springs area.

Also would this seal be something the shop that installed the engine would
have replaced or something they would have over looked.

Love our community

Thanks for responses

Bob