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Re: [T3] Torque converter bolts


On 15 Aug 2005 at 9:58, Daniel Baum wrote:

> Thanks Phil and Jim for the info.
> 
> I'll take the bolt part number to VW and see what they say. If not, I'll get 
> the M8x12mm bolts. Someone really did a hack job on mine - it had one 15mm 
> bolt, one 17mm one, and one broken one. It's amazing that it worked like 
> that.

I think it's probably worthwhile to get the later bolts, because, with the hex 
washer head, they'll be a lot easier to install - just because the washer head 
will keep your wrench from slipping down past the head.

The one broken bolt is certainly puzzling. I'd try fitting the plate to the TC 
before you put things together just so you know if there's a problem with the 
fit somewhere.

> BTW - the old seal was obviously very worn - the sealing lip was flat. It 
> looks like this was our culprit.

The engine seal, or the TC seal, or both? All oil seals wear a flat on them; 
it's only when they wear thru to the garter spring inside that they are truly 
finished. Of course you want to replace them before that happens, because the 
garter spring will damage the metal sealing surface, as on your drive plate.

> As for the drive plate; mine is presumably an early one. I don't think there 
> was a part number on it. Here it is:
> 
> http://www.type34.info/album/Engine%20Work%20August%202005/slides/08%20-%20Drive%20plate.jpg

I don't think any of them came with a part # on them. I'll have to look at the 
one I have at home. I know it has fewer balancing holes in it. Yours has 10 
rivets; I'll count mine.

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

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