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Re: [T3] correct cooler seals (photos)


On 13 Sep 2005 at 21:33, David Y wrote:

> Thanks for the response. I'll ask him, with reference to the below photos. 
> The correct seal is the one on the LEFT, no?
> 
> http://dcr.csusb.edu/dny/coolerseals-1.jpg
> http://dcr.csusb.edu/dny/coolerseals-2.jpg
> http://dcr.csusb.edu/dnycoolerseals-3.jpg

No, if your parts are all '68 parts, then the correct seal is the one on the 
right, and you need the alum spacer washers on the studs. The seal on the left 
is the adaptor seal, for late case/early cooler or vice versa. The late seal is 
not shown.

Interesting. I've not seen either of these seals in red before. The early seal 
is usually black, and the adaptor seal is ususally green. The original late 
seals were always black, but all the replacements I've ever seen were red. I 
know that others have reported these seals in various colors, however, so color 
is no longer a useful indicator.

The adaptor seal is different sizes on each side, so, when it is needed, it 
must be positioned correctly or it won't work right either.

I have a writeup on these seals if you want more info.

> Curious though: if the oil flow to the cooler was restricted because of the 
> wrong seals being used, wouldn't I be getting a green light? Or would it be 
> enough flow to keep the light out, but not enough to properly cool the oil?

Not necessarily, you could still be getting oil, just not cooled oil.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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