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2.1 oil seals

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anyone having trouble with 2.1 front crank oil seals. couldn`t get them from vw so bought 2 off gsf and both have ripped after fitting them. they seam too tight on the pully.

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Lee, if you are having trouble when fitting crank seals make sure you lube the seal edge with a bit of oil coz fitting them dry may be the reason why they are ripping,,,


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A sleeve on the shaft may also help in you are still in any doub't.
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cheers fitz lubed both seals prior to fitting so i dont think i`m doing anything wrong " famous last words :lol: "just seams the seals are too tight. :? .


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what seal does baxter sell ? he may have elring

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thanks aiden baxter does have the pukker ones and i`ve spoken to him.

seems like the curse of the "pooh" parts has struck again. :oops:

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