[s-cars] Paging Igor re V8 Diff Seals

[Douglas Fifield]

Thanks, Igor.  As I recall, you did a writeup on the swap procedure
did you not?  Is it available?

Douglas

On 6/30/06, Igor Kessel <KBATPO at comcast.net> wrote:
> Douglas Fifield wrote:
> > Igor,
> >
> > You wrote once that you replaced the seals in your V8 diff before
> > installing.  Do you have a minute to tell me P/N's (if you have them)
> > and how you got old seals out and new ones in?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
>
> Douglas,
> in addition to what others have recommended I'd strongly advise you to
> replace the third seal where the propeller shaft flange goes: 017-525-275-B
>
> I am very sorry I didn't do it while the differential was on the bench.
>
> Also keep in mind that the diff housing does not have seal stops
> machined in it. The side seals will go all the way into the housing if
> you are not careful. Measure the depth of the original seals before
> removing and sit the new ones at precisely the same depth.
>
> --
> Igor Kessel
> two turbo quattros
>


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