IRS flange seal question

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jun 2010, 8:33 am

#783362

Hi,

Just getting an L bug IRS gearbox (AT code), and noticed the seals inside the flanges look to be broken. I have an S bug box as well, and that has nice plastic covers inside the output flanges. Are these needed? Do they stop geabox oil leaking there or something?

Thanks

Steve

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 7 Jun 2010, 8:59 am

#783366

Yes, those seals keep the trans oil in. Can bodge with silicone only as a tempory fix but the seals are easily fitted using a large drift the correct size (a large socket will do).

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matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jun 2010, 11:56 am

#783384

Thanks Matt, hey where would you buy them from in Australia?

Thanks

Steve

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jun 2010, 2:34 pm

#783408

Hi Steve

As Birchall always says, Vintage have them, I bought them from him not long ago, most VW shops would have them.

Steve