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Re: [T3] leaking rear seal


On 6 Feb 99, at 23:47, kevin gunter wrote:

> Well, as I feared, the beating I inflicted on the rear axle removing the
> drum has declared itself.  One of the rear seals is leaking.  A nice
> spray pattern on the trim ring and wing.  Doesn't look like a big job in
> Bentley (if only I had this resource BEFORE I did the brake job).

It is never necessary to beat on anything to remove a brake drum. 
Gentle heating just outside the hub works easily every time.

Once the drum is off and Ò'e pads removed, replacing the seal 
is easy.  Buy a kit containing a seal, gasket and two O-rings before 
you start.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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