[Vwdiesel] transmission seals

[David Cook]

Hi Johann-

If you figure out about the special tool, I'd be
interested, as I too need to replace the output seals.

Here's what I've done in the past (and plan on doing
again unless I hear about this tool and can replicate
it):  I just hook the two ends of a ratchet strap on
the hub in question, bringing the strap from the top,
around the final drive, and attaching it to the
bottom.

Then, I just ratchet it down to pull the output shaft
inward to put on the circlip.

Then, repeat for other side.

David


--- Johann Koenig <explosive at hvc.rr.com> wrote:
> Hey, I'm replacing the main input seal and two
> output seals on my '85
> 020 ACH tranny. Looking through the manual, there is
> a special tool for
> compressing the output hubs so I can undo a circlip
> of some sort. Does
> anyone know what the thread pitch/diameter is for
> this special tool?
> Threaded rod isn't hard to get, but its easier when
> I know what I'm
> looking for.
> 
> For some background, I'm replacing these seals
> because my tranny fluid
> goes down to about 1,5 litres each time I fill it up
> to 3,0 litres. It
> makes no other noises, shifts good, etc. Only
> questionable thing is it
> looks like the car had something in the bellhousing
> that wasn't supposed
> to be there. Its chewed up a bit, but the guy at the
> local shop wasn't
> too concerned because it wasn't making any noise the
> past two weeks I've
> had it. My dad thinks maybe a clutch grenade'd on
> the previous owner.
> 
> Thanks
> -- 
> -johann koenig
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David Cook
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