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restcon Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2020 Posts: 37 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject: Replacing main seal - what else while engine is out? |
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I'm replacing a leaking main seal on my 74 Thing. While I have the engine out what else should I replace? Clutch? Transmission seal?What parts are required? |
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airschooled Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012 Posts: 12721 Location: on a bike ride somewhere
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Replacing main seal - what else while engine is out? |
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There is a graphite o-ring that goes along with the main seal. Part # 311 105 295A. If the throwout bearing feels chunky or gritty replace it, otherwise they last a long time if you don't overuse the clutch.
Replace the o-ring any time you take the flywheel off the crank. It should go in dry, to a completely cleaned out grooved.
Before removing the pressure plate, mark its orientation so it goes back on in the same place for balance. Same with the flywheel; a hammer and centering punch works well to make dots on flywheels, pressure place, and crankshaft dowel pins.
If the transaxle input seal is dry, I don't usually replace it. Check the transmission/motor mounts for cracks, and the throwout arm for hairline fissures.
Good luck!
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76902 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: Replacing main seal - what else while engine is out? |
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Throwout bearing
Seal between the engine and body
Rear tranny mounts
Use foil tape to seal up gaps in tin around the oil cooler doghouse
Tranny input shaft seal
Fuel hose between hardline in frame for engine
Double check tail light wiring before reinstalling the engine _________________ Glenn
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MuzzcoVW Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2018 Posts: 1462 Location: Westfield, MA.
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Replacing main seal - what else while engine is out? |
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Replace the oil cooler seals along with the other items mentioned here. |
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