Drive Flange Oil Seals

Yeah it would be a good time to change the fluid, but unfourtunatly, I
had the clutch changed a few months ago and got them to put in new
synthetic fluid. (which has been slowly dripping out )

I guess I have to top it up anyway, Does it matter if I use the same
fluid? Should I bother saving whats left? It was CDN$30 a liter.

I don't know what they used other than the part number on the invoice
(LM1414 - Syn gear oil 80/90)

Will, 89 Jetta 8v

Woodchuck wrote:
> Good chance to change the fluid.
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> "Will" > wrote in message
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>>I'm thinking about replacing both drive flange seals. I've searched the
>>google groups archive and found piles of usefull instructions, but there
>>is one thing I'm not entirely clear on.
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>>Will most of the gear oil drain out when I remove the flange/seal? The
>>cross-section in the Bentley makes it look like there could be a lot of
>>oil sitting there waiting to come out, but the instructions dont mention
>>draining first or filling after.
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>>Other than that, I think I'm ready to make the tool and give it a shot.
>>Wish me luck
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>>Will, 89 Jetta 8v
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