I'm changing the clutch on my '83 Vanagon, 1.9 water-cooled.  When
installing the new pilot bearing, I thought I could get to it from the
transmission side of the flywheel--WRONG.  However, on the transmission side
of the flywheel is a felt seal.  I took it out, destroying it in the process.
 The felt seal was in a tin can.  I ordered a new seal from the dealer, and
just got the felt part, not the metal part the original seal was in.  The
dealer is having problems getting either the proper seal or the tin can that
the felt should be in--it does not show up on the computer.  The additional
problem is that the dealer only get shipments once a week, so trial and error
is a very slow process.  The metal part is about the size of a thimble, but
not as tall.  The seal mounts in the flywheel, and goes around the smooth
part of the transmission shaft.  Any ideas?