B4 90q Clutch vs Rear Main Bearing Seal

[Bob Gregory]

Now that the 90q is running again, the rear main
bearing seal is very obviously leaking.  Not
unexpected after 18 years and car having been sparsely
used/sitting idle for so long.  With continued use,
will oil get on the clutch or is the configuration of
the motor/gearbox such that the clutch is somewhat
protected? I have driven the car less than 20 miles
(laps around the neighborhood only) since getting it
running again.  The plan was to get the car inspected
this week and have it as a daily driver again.  If I
get the seal replaced soon, is it possible the clutch
will be OK?

Trying to evaluate if shop (I'm not doing this fix)
should replace clutch (134K miles) while the gearbox
is out for the RMB seal.  Original clutch still has
life left, but may be ruined by this oil leak.

Anyone familiar with differences/preferences for OEM
RMB seal, vs silicone seal vs redesigned seal w/o
spring (as listed on WorldPac sites)?

Once again, TIA

Bob Gregory

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