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Re: [T3] This morning's work


On 31 Jul 2005 at 9:04, Daniel Baum wrote:

> So in other words, e.g. in the case of the engine oil seal, I should oil 
> both the inside (the sealing part) and the outside (the part that faces the 
> drive plate), and smooth the drive plate, before installing the oil seal? 
> Most books talk about using a sealing adhesive, presumably around the 
> outside edge of the seal. Do you use any?

Polish the nose of the drive plate, and lube it and the sealing lip of the 
seal. I use some light sealer on the OD of the seal there, but it's probably 
not necessary; a bit of oil there just might be all that's necessary to press 
the seal in without damage. What does Russ do?

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