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Re: Rear main seal replacement - 80 B

To: Joe Peck <jpeck@ixc-comm.net>
Subject: Re: Rear main seal replacement - 80 B
From: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@mail.bright.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 14:33:49 -0400
Joe Peck wrote:
> 
> It looks like I'm going to be pulling the engine in my 80 B and
> replacing the rear main seal this weekend.  Does anyone have any tips
> or suggestions?
> 
> There was a note on the list awhile ago about towing your car a long
> distance.  Well, I towed my car about 600 miles on a u-haul tow dolly,
> with the front wheels on the dolly and the car in neutral.  Now I've
> got a massive rear main seal or front transmission seal leak.  Next
> time I'll disconnect the drive shaft like someone suggested. :-(
> 
> I suppose I'll need to examine the clutch to make sure oil hasn't
> gotten on it and ruined it.  Can oil on the clutch ruin it, or would I
> just need to wipe off any oil that might have gotten on it?  The
> clutch only has about 5000 miles on it.  I haven't driven the car
> since it's been towed.
> 
> Cheers,
> Joe
joe, always replace the clutch disc, pressure plate and release bearing
while the engine is out.  you can't afford to go back 6 months later to
do the same operation for a clutch.  do it all.  yes, we sell new kits. 
thanks, ted schumacher, ts imported automotive, pandora, oh 800/543-6648

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