Type 3 auto torque converter oil

tweety Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 22 Jul 2011, 3:03 pm

#853118

Never pulled a vW engine out on my own before. Did so today in readiness for the EA81 conversion.

I noticed I could pull off the torque converter easily after the flax plate was detached. There was a little hardened oil around the inside of the bell housing but nothing serious. A few questions...

1/ Does the converter fill up with oil from the transmission? It seems to.
2/ Is it worth renewing the seal that I can see that prevents oil from escaping this area?
3/ If so what would be the best way to do this? dEstroy the original seal or is there a tool for extracting it?

I've started a conversion thread. It might assist trike owners in the future.

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SUBARU ea81, VW auto, Detour camper
My ex girlfriend said "its me or a trike". Her big mistake.

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 22 Jul 2011, 4:42 pm

#853129

The torque converter is supplied oil from the transmission.
Yes replace the seal every time you disturb it, it's fussy.

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tweety Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 22 Jul 2011, 5:43 pm

#853141

thanks

and to extract it? and do you use two seals as explained in some web pages?

I was thinking of replacing the seal between the auto tranny and the diff. is it worth doing? Seems like a lot of work there and my aching back!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXwh4z8d66o
SUBARU ea81, VW auto, Detour camper
My ex girlfriend said "its me or a trike". Her big mistake.

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 22 Jul 2011, 6:04 pm

#853154

Number 20 is the VW tool, so improvise from there.

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tweety Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 22 Jul 2011, 6:30 pm

#853165

thanks Mackeymanx.

I was editing with a few more questions if you can take a peak please?

I can improvise the tool thanks again

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SUBARU ea81, VW auto, Detour camper
My ex girlfriend said "its me or a trike". Her big mistake.

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 22 Jul 2011, 7:09 pm

#853172

mackaymanx wrote:Number 20 is the VW tool, so improvise from there.

I used to have a local production of tools with dimensions if you need it I will try to locate it for you. Cheers Les

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 22 Jul 2011, 8:49 pm

#853189

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOLEDO-OIL-GREASE-SEAL-REMOVER-2-HOOK-DESIGN-310MM-/150562576980?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item230e3a9a54

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tweety Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 22 Jul 2011, 9:47 pm

#853204

have ordered that handy tool. thanks

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXwh4z8d66o
SUBARU ea81, VW auto, Detour camper
My ex girlfriend said "its me or a trike". Her big mistake.