Re: input-shaft seal replacement: update

["Frank J. Bauer" <frankbauer@thevine.net>]

At 09:41 PM 3/2/99 -0400, Phil & Judy Rose wrote:
> -just in time to
>replace the old bearing, which, though symptom-free, WAS CRACKED!
>(snip)
>Some prior malpractice was found by the Salisbury mechanic. I was shown a
>metal bracket (mounts on top of the tranny) that--during the previous
>clutch job (for PO by an Audi dealer)--was accidentally allowed to slip
>_between_ tranny and flywheel housing. This misplaced bracket blocked one
>of the tranny fastening bolts, so the previous wrench just let the bolt go
>missing! Of course a bit of tranny misalignment must have resulted from
>this unwanted "spacer". :(
>

coincidence?

frank