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2.1 oil seals
Posted: 11 Nov 2009, 23:17
by ..lee..
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.
lee.
Re: 2.1 oil seals
Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 14:19
by Fritz
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,,,
Regards
Fritz,,,,,,,,
A sleeve on the shaft may also help in you are still in any doub't.
Re: 2.1 oil seals
Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 14:48
by ..lee..
cheers fitz lubed both seals prior to fitting so i dont think i`m doing anything wrong " famous last words
"just seams the seals are too tight.
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lee
Re: 2.1 oil seals
Posted: 13 Nov 2009, 09:18
by Aidan
what seal does baxter sell ? he may have elring
Re: 2.1 oil seals
Posted: 13 Nov 2009, 22:15
by ..lee..
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.