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by tysonminck
Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:23 am
Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
Topic: Transmission oil in CV Boot?!...
Replies: 4
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Re: Transmission oil in CV Boot?!...

Thanks for the beta! I bought new pucks and I'm going to use them and see how it goes. I can always dig back in their if that tranny seal is the true culprit... For now I'm going to repack CVs and run it!
by tysonminck
Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
Topic: Transmission oil in CV Boot?!...
Replies: 4
Views: 5940

Re: Transmission oil in CV Boot?!...

I'll try a new puck seal for sure. I think I'll use some sealant to bond them better as well.
While the CVs are off should I 'dig' further and replace the end shaft seals next to the transmission?
by tysonminck
Sun Jan 31, 2016 12:06 am
Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
Topic: My rebuild 1.6l motor and more...
Replies: 0
Views: 59117

My rebuild 1.6l motor and more...

Hello All I'm currently having a 1.6l NA motor rebuilt for my 1982 diesel vanagon tintop. I've decided to post a bunch of work and thoughts on this thread to share my ideas and progress with the community. I'd LOVE any input regarding other things I should do while I'm doing this project. Here is th...
by tysonminck
Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
Topic: Transmission oil in CV Boot?!...
Replies: 4
Views: 5940

Transmission oil in CV Boot?!...

Hi All I'm currently reworking my 1982 1.6l NA Diesel Vanagon. After removing the driver side inner (transmission) CV boot, I was surprised to gather about 4 table spoons of transmission oil. The small black retention cap also just popped right out, but did not seem to be damaged. There was NO greas...