Re: input-shaft seal replacement: update

[Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

>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

I need to post a correction on the condition of the old pilot bearing.
There was evidently a misunderstanding, and it turns out the mechanic did
_not_ find that pilot bearing was cracked, or defective in any obvious way.
But it did have 105K on it, so under the circumstances I don't regret
spending a few bucks ($31+shipping) for the replacement. No doubt about the
leaking input shaft seal, however.


Phil Rose				Rochester, NY
'91 200q				mailto:pjrose@servtech.com
'89 100