RE: [t3] oil cooler seals and the 3 washers

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 11 May 2001, at 11:36, Thorkhild wrote:

> ok now i got it! originally you needed the thick washers, but due
> to engine case swapping you might not need them . 

MIGHT is the important word here. It's up to you now to read the 
FAQ, take a good look at your engine, and determine which seals 
you need.  

My guess is that your case and cooler are original, but that 
someone sold you either the late seals or the adaptor seals, both 
of which are thinner than the one you need. Used with the spacer 
washers, these will neither seal nor fit and would make a huge 
leak.  

Taking out the washers leaves you with some seals that don't fit, 
but could probably be forced to seal somewhat. That situation 
might well only last a couple of years, but it could also lead to 
blocking the oil passage and oil starvation. Not really the position 
you really want to be in.  

The real problem is that most shops will have no idea of what an 
early type 3 seal looks like and certainly won't be able to come up 
with one if you need it.  

I can supply you with the RIGHT ones if you can tell me what case 
and cooler you have. You can read the FAQ and figure this out for 
yourself, too, but you still won't know what the right seal looks like 
until you hold one in your hands.

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

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