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Subject:syncro rear main seal
From:David Bayer
Date:Sat, 25 Apr 1998 12:43:08 -0700

Hello-
        I am looking for someone who has pulled the 3 groove pulley on a
syncro and replaced the syncro specific oil seal underneath. I believe I
have a slight oil leak coming from this seal (either this one or the oil
pump, but I cannot really tell) and before I make a home brewed VW 3102
to hold the pulley while I try anything in my means to break that bolt free,
I am wondering if it is possible to replace this seal without the special
VW tool (something like 3162) while the engine is still in the car.

        Also, I heard that this bolt may be loctited in and that I would need
an impact wrench to get it out. Has anyone loctited their 3 groove pulley
bolts in?

dave

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