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On 17 Oct 2002, at 15:45, HBakr@aol.com wrote: > ok, I got the cooler out and by closely examining the seals and comparing them > to the old ones here are the differences: 1- the old seals seem to be > assymetrical, with the side mating with the engine oil ports having an O.D of > 17mm and collar depth of @4mm equalling that of the oil port's counter sink. The > side mating with the oil cooler has a very small collar height of 1mm. the > flange O.D is 24mm. 2- The new replacement seal is symetrical with a collar O.D > of 17mm and depth of 2mm. The flange O.D is 23mm. Furthermore, the old seal > still seats better on the case's oil port than the new one. What is the height of the center section of the seal? For your car it should be just about 3/16". If it is larger, more like 5/16", then this is the early type 3 seal. Otherwise it sounds like you have the right parts. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/