Seal install questions and r134a condensors that fit in mkiis?

[jlagnese at massed.net (John Lagnese)]

I usually use a socket and a rubber mallet.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Berk" <tberk@sbcglobal.net>
To: <koabi@seeohdee.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: Seal install questions and r134a condensors that fit in mkiis?


> koabi wrote:
> 
> > I haven't looked at this yet but how do you install circular seals such
> > as the front main, rear main, and intermediate shaft seals?
> 
> 
> Veeeery carefully.  ;])
> 
> It's in the Bentley but the drift is you can either get a special tool 
> or you can tap them in real careful like.
> 
> Using the old seals to tap the new ones in should help to avoid 
> marring the new ones.
> 
> The only one of those I have dealt with is the Rear Main; replaced 
> during last clutch job. Clean, unscored surfaces are key.
> 
> I'll lay that down as the extent of my wisdom on those specific seals, 
> and hope for more knowledge from other listers.
> 
> > 
> > I'm going to try to use the r134a compressor from the ABA motor I got,
> > so I figured while I have the radiator out, I should replace the
> > condenser with an r134a unit.  Do I have any options?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > koabi
> > 
> 
> k.,
> 
> What is specific about the compressor between one kind of refrigerant 
> and another?
> 
> (Oh, and don't forget to replace the dryer, and don't expose it to 
> atmosphere until you get ready to install it.)
> 
> TBerk
> 
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